NAPAC-USA hails Nigerian American election wins, eyes 2028

The Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee celebrated Nigerian Americans elected in the Nov. 3 midterm elections, including winners in Georgia, Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The group says the gains are a milestone for representation and a springboard for deeper policy engagement ahead of 2028.

Why it matters: - Nigerian American candidates won offices across multiple states and local governments, expanding representation for an immigrant community that has been building political influence. - NAPAC-USA says the election results should translate into policy influence, not just campaign wins. - The organization is already looking toward the 2028 presidential cycle, signaling a longer-term push to sustain turnout and organizing.

What happened: - NAPAC-USA on Nov. 10 congratulated Nigerian Americans elected in the Nov. 3, 2026, midterm elections. - The group highlighted victories that came amid broader Democratic gains. - Recognized winners included Segun Adeyina, who won reelection to the Georgia House of Representatives. - NAPAC-USA also cited Georgia House winners Gabe Okoye, Phil Olaleye and Solomon Adesanya. - Oye Owolewa won an at-large seat on the Council of the District of Columbia. - Junior Ezeonu won a seat in the Texas House of Representatives. - Justin Onwenu won in Michigan. - Carol Kazeem won in Pennsylvania. - Will Jawando was elected Montgomery County executive in Maryland.

The details: - NAPAC-USA said its national network, state and regional partners, and grassroots volunteers worked through the election season to educate and mobilize voters in Nigerian American and other African immigrant communities. - The organization thanked volunteers, community groups and voters for supporting that effort. - Prince Maduka Nkuku, NAPAC-USA national president, said the 2026 midterms showed what is possible when communities use their collective voices in the democratic process. - Nkuku said the group is proud of its work to educate, organize and mobilize African immigrant voters. - Nkuku also said the election wins are only the beginning and that the community must work to turn success into responsive public policies and lasting protections.

Between the lines: - The announcement frames the election results as both a celebration and a pressure test for sustained civic engagement. - NAPAC-USA is trying to convert electoral visibility into a broader governing presence by linking candidate wins to public hearings, policy discussions and local decision-making. - The planned NAPAC Action Fund suggests the organization wants to deepen its political infrastructure before 2028.

What's next: - NAPAC-USA said it will continue voter education, leadership development and public policy work between election cycles. - The organization plans to work with elected officials at the local, state and federal levels. - NAPAC-USA will also encourage community members to participate in public hearings and policy discussions that affect their families. - As part of the broader NAPAC ecosystem, the group is preparing the proposed NAPAC Action Fund for the 2028 presidential election cycle.