Abuja, Nov. 4, 2026:
Chairman Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa has congratulated 14 Nigerian-Americans who won elective positions in the November 3, 2026 US midterm elections, as she described their victories as a reflection of the diaspora’s growing role in public leadership.
Notable winners include, 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 (Connecticut), Ukeme Jeter (Ohio), Odus Evbagharha (Texas), and Carol Kazeem, who retained her Pennsylvania House seat.
In Georgia, Gabe Okoye, Phil Olaleye and Solomon Adesanya also won their State House races, while Segun Adeyina’s also won District 110.
Others are Esther Agbaje who was re-elected to the Minnesota House, Justin Onwenu, Michigan and Janelle Anyanonu of New Mexico.
The result for KC Ohaebosim, 10 year Kansas State Representative expected to be elected Lieutenant Gov for Kansas is being awaited
Dabiri-Erewa commended the candidates for their commitment to public service, while wishing them an impactful tenure.
E-signed:
Abdur-Rahman Balogun, mnipr
Head: Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, NiDCOM