Saraki congratulates first Nigerian-American U.S congressman

Jude Egbas 13:50 - 04 November 2020

Oye bags a seat as shadow lawmaker in the US House of Reps (Oye campaign organisation)

Saraki told Oye that his candidacy in the U.S election has inspired many young Nigerians.

Ex Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has congratulated Oye Owolewa on his election as a shadow U.S. Representative for the District of Columbia.

Owolewa, whose father is from Kwara and mother from Oyo, is one of nine Nigerians who ran for various seats in this week's U.S elections.

"His convincing victory at the polls is a great testament to the ‘can do’ spirit of all Nigeria’s young people," Saraki said.

I congratulate Oye Owolewa (@AdeoyeOwolewa), on his election as a shadow U.S. Representative for the District of Columbia. His convincing victory at the polls is a great testament to the ‘can do’ spirit of all Nigeria’s young people. https://t.co/PpLnmjJ6Tk
— Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) November 4, 2020

Saraki, who was president of Nigeria's senate from 2015 to 2019 added that; "this weekend, when I spoke with Oye — whose father is from Omu-Aran in Kwara State — I emphasized that his candidacy has inspired many young Kwarans and Nigerians to strive to be better.

"As he prepares to take office in January, I wish him all the best in his new role!"

The APC has accused Dr. Bukola Saraki of trying to tarnish the image of President Buhari's government. - Daily Post Nigeria

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki (Thisday)

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