The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated 14 Nigerian-Americans who won elective positions in the November 3, 2026, United States midterm elections, describing their victories as a reflection of the growing influence of Nigerians in diaspora in public leadership.
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said the electoral successes demonstrated the candidates’ commitment to public service and their increasing contributions to democratic governance.
The congratulatory message was contained in a press release issued in Abuja on Wednesday, and signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit of NiDCOM.
Among the notable winners are Will Jawando, who emerged as Montgomery County Executive in Maryland; Oye Owolewa, At-Large Member of the DC Council; and Junior Ezeonu, elected as 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 also won their respective State House races, while Segun Adeyina secured victory in District 110.
Similarly, Esther Agbaje was re-elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives, while Justin Onwenu won in Michigan and Janelle Anyanonu secured an elective position in New Mexico.
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NiDCOM also disclosed that the result of KC Ohaebosim, a 10-year Kansas State Representative seeking election as Lieutenant Governor of Kansas, was still being awaited.
Dabiri-Erewa commended the successful candidates for their commitment to public service and wished them impactful tenures in their respective offices.
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