Seven Nigerians Win U.K Parliament Election

Seven candidates of Nigerian heritage have been elected into the United Kingdom parliament in the election held on Thursday. The winners are;

Chuka Umunna representing Streatham; Bim Afolami, Hitchin and Harpenden; Fiona Onasanya, Peterborough; Chi Onwurah, Newcastle; Kate Osamor, Edmonton; Kemi Badenock, Saffron Walden; Helen Grant, Maidstone and The Weald.

Congratulations to the winners!


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