Dabiri-Erewa Congratulates 14 Nigerian-Americans on US Election Victories
By Pan Afric Reporters
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated 14 Nigerian-Americans who won elective positions in the November 3, 2026, United States midterm elections, describing their victories as a testament to the growing influence of Nigerians in diaspora public leadership.
The congratulatory message was contained in a press release issued by NiDCOM in Abuja on November 4, 2026, and electronically signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of the Commission’s Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit.
Among the notable winners are Will Jawando, Montgomery County Executive in Maryland; Oye Owolewa, At-Large Member of the DC Council; and Junior Ezeonu, Texas House Representative for District 101.
Others include Olaleye Onikuyide of Connecticut, Ukeme Jeter of Ohio, Odus Evbagharha of Texas, and Carol Kazeem, who retained her seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
In Georgia, Gabe Okoye, Phil Olaleye and Solomon Adesanya emerged victorious in their respective State House races, while Segun Adeyina also won District 110.
Esther Agbaje was re-elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives, while Justin Onwenu won in Michigan and Janelle Anyanonu in New Mexico.
Dabiri-Erewa commended the successful candidates for their commitment to public service, describing their electoral achievements as a reflection of the diaspora’s increasing participation in governance and leadership.
She congratulated the winners and wished them impactful tenures as they assume their respective responsibilities.
The Commission also disclosed that the result involving KC Ohaebosim, a 10-year Kansas State Representative expected to emerge as Lieutenant Governor of Kansas, was still being awaited.
