US Midterm elections: Buhari hails Nigerian-born winners

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated eight Nigerian-Americans on their victory in the midterm elections.

The winners are Segun Adeyina, for Georgia State Representative in District 110; Gabe Okoye, Georgia State Representative in District 102; Solomon Adesanya Georgia State Representative, District 43; Tish Naghise, Georgia State Representative District 68; Phil Olaleye, Georgia State Representative District 59, and Carol Kazeem, Pennsylvania State Representative District 159.

Similarly, the duo of Dr Oye Owolewa and Esther Agbaje were re-elected. Whiile Oye Owolewa got re- elected to the U.S. House of Representatives (Shadow Representative) in Washington DC. Esther Agbaje won her seat for Minnesota State Representative in District 59B.

Buhari, who prayed for their successful tenure in office, thanked them for their invaluable support and partnerships, over the years, with groups affiliated with the ideals and objectives of Nigerians in Diaspora associations in the United States.

A statement signed by his special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, partly read, “President Muhammadu Buhari extends warmest congratulations to eight Nigerian-Americans on their victory in the US midterm elections.

“Restating his unflinching support for every Nigerian excelling at home and abroad, President Buhari believes that compatriots who succeed in good causes are assets to the nation and the continent, noting that their contributions will always be remembered and celebrated.”

The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa also congratulated the winners.