On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 8 Americans of Nigerian descent secured victories in the midterm elections of the United States of America.
The individuals of Nigerian origin, namely Segun Adeyina, Gabe Okoye, Solomon Adesanya, Tish Naghise, Phil Olaleye, Carol Kazeem, Oye Owolewa, and Esther Agbaje participated in the Georgia House of Representatives elections.
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, took to her Twitter handle on Wednesday, November 9, to share the news and extend congratulations to the winners.
She tweeted, “These Nigerian Americans won their elections in Georgia last night. A hearty congrats to them all.” They include Segun Adeyina, Gabe Okoye, Solomon Adesanya, Tish Naghise, Phil Olaleye, Carol Kazeem, Oye Owolewa, and Esther Agbaje.
