Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated 14 Nigerian-Americans who won elective positions in the November 3, 2026, United States midterm elections.
Gatekeepers News reports that the congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NiDCOM’s Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit.
Dabiri-Erewa described their victories as a reflection of the growing influence of Nigerians in the diaspora and their increasing participation in public leadership.
Among the notable winners are Will Jawando, who won the Montgomery County Executive position in Maryland; Oye Owolewa, At-Large Member of the DC Council; and Junior Ezeonu, who won a seat in the Texas House of Representatives for District 101.
Others are 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 also won their respective State House races, while Segun Adeyina emerged victorious in District 110.
Esther Agbaje was re-elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives, while Justin Onwenu won in Michigan and Janelle Anyanonu secured a seat in New Mexico.
The commission said the outcome of the election involving KC Ohaebosim, a 10-year Kansas State Representative seeking election as Lieutenant Governor, was still being awaited.
Dabiri-Erewa commended the winners for their commitment to public service and wished them an impactful tenure.
