A young American politician of Nigeria descent, Oye Owolewa has won a House of Representatives seat, in the just concluded United State of America
It is a great and cheering news coming out of the United States after a young Nigerian man was elected into the country’s House of Representatives.
Nigerian, Oye Owolewa confirmed the news on his Facebook page.
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Owolewa from Kwara, who holds a doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Pharmacy from the North-Eastern University, Boston, contested on the platform of the Democratic Party as a ‘shadow’ (non-voting) House of Representative member out of the District of Columbia (DC).
Anaedoonline.ng gathered the 31-year-old politician is the first Nigerian congressman in the country’s history.
Sharing the news on his Facebook page, he wrote, “Good morning. Looks like we did it! I want to thank everyone, from family and close friends to DC residents. Because of your contributions and sacrifices, I stand before you as America’s first Nigerian-American congressman.
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“In this role, I’m going to fight for DC statehood and bring our values to the lawmaking process. While today is a day for some celebration, the hard work also follows. Again, thanks so much for everything. I wouldnt be here without you all.”
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