Nigerian elected as first black mayor in US.

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The first black man to accomplish this political achievement is a Nigerian man who was elected mayor of Colorado Springs, a town in Colorado in the United States.

Nigerian elected as first black mayor in US. Afro News Wire

Despite having little prior political experience, independent candidate Yemi Mobolade defeated Republican opponent Wayne Williams in the city’s runoff election on Tuesday night, May 16, according to The Colorado Sun.

According to the report, Mobolade’s triumph has caused a political earthquake in Colorado Springs. Mobolade is an independent, whereas Wayne Williams is a Republican, according to the article.

Nigerian elected as first black mayor in US. Afro News Wire

By 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Mobolade had received 57% of the vote against Williams’ 43%. Williams gave in around 7:30 p.m. The percentages remained unchanged when the second round of results was announced soon before 9 o’clock.

As the city’s 42nd mayor, Mobolade would follow outgoing Mayor John Suthers, a former federal prosecutor and Colorado’s attorney general who served a term limit.

Nigerian elected as first black mayor in US. Afro News Wire

While reacting to his triumph, Monolade said, “Wow. Wow. I am speechless. This is our win.”

“We are Colorado Springs. It’s a new day in our beloved city. Do you believe that? Colorado Springs will become an inclusive, culturally rich, economically prosperous, safe, and vibrant city.”

In 2010, Mobolade moved to Colorado Springs, where she attained a position of leadership in the neighbourhood.

Nigerian elected as first black mayor in US. Afro News Wire

He is married, has three children, and was the second-largest city in Colorado when he cofounded The Wild Goose Meeting House and Good Neighbours Meeting House. He has also worked as the city’s small business development administrator.

He additionally held the position of vice president of company expansion and retention for the Colorado Springs Chamber and Economic Development Corporation.

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