Meet Ohaebosim, first Nigerian-American to become lieutenant governor in US
Wichita Democrat KC Ohaebosim has been elected Lieutenant Governor of Kansas, becoming the first Nigerian-American to hold such an office in the United Sta Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-ohaebosim-first-nigerian-american-to-become-lieutenant-governor-in-us/
Wichita Democrat KC Ohaebosim made history by becoming the first Nigerian-American to serve as Lieutenant Governor of Kansas. The announcement was made by Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, on Friday after Ohaebosim's victory in the November 3 midterm elections. Ohaebosim, a Democrat from Wichita, will serve alongside Governor-elect Cindy Holscher, who narrowly defeated Republican Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson in a close race.
Ohaebosim, who represented the 89th District in the Kansas House of Representatives since 2017, has a diverse background, having spent part of his childhood in Nigeria before returning to Kansas for his education. He worked in technology-related roles before entering politics. Ohaebosim's election marks a significant milestone in Kansas political history, making him the second Black person elected to a statewide office.
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