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Four British-Nigerians have won the United Kingdom Parliamentary seats in the just-concluded elections held on July 4, 2024.
In the election, the Labour Party won overwhelmingly to secure 412 seats out of 650 to end the 14-year rule of the Conservatives.
Consequently, the Labour leader, Keir Starmer, has been officially appointed as the British Prime Minister, after Rishi Sunak conceded defeat and resigned as Tory leader.
Four prominent British-Nigerians victorious at the polls.
Kemi Badenoch returns as Tory MP.
Renowned British-Nigerian in the United Kingdom Parliament, Kemi Badenoch, won her seat in North West Essex in the July 4 Parliamentary elections.
Badenoch was re-elected as a Conservative Party member of Parliament despite a landslide loss of the Tories to the Labour Party.
She won with 19,360 votes defeating her main challenger, Labour’s Issy Waiter, who garnered 16,750 votes.
Speaking after her victory at the polls, Badenoch said, “Many of my friends and colleagues have lost their seats. They have served their country with distinction. Their service will never be in vain. But the public have spoken and they have said loud and clear that the Conservatives have lost their trust.”
Businessman Bayo Alaba wins Newcastle for Labour Party
British-Nigerian businessman, Bayo Alaba, won the Southend East and Rochford for Labour Party.
Alaba won with 15,395 votes against the Conservative Party’s candidate, Gavin Haran with 11,368 votes.
Speaking after the victory, Alaba said, “The people of Southend East Rochford have put their trust in our changed Labour Party. Now is the time to deliver.
“This will be the greatest thing of my life. I will work every day to repay the trust you put in me,” he added.
Former Shadow Minister, Taiwo Owatemi won UK Parliament's seat
A former Member of Parliament of Nigerian descent, Taiwo Owatemi, also won the UK Parliamentary election in Coventry North West for the Labour Party.
Owatemi polled 19,696 votes to defeat her main rival, Tom Mercer from the Tories, who secured 8,522 votes.
She served as the Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities from September 2021 to September 2022.
After her victory in the election, Owatemi, who was a spokesperson for the Medical Research Council, said, “Words cannot express my gratitude to the people of Coventry North West. Your trust in me, in our shared vision, for a brighter future, is truly humbling.”
Chi Onwurah continues winning streak
Chi Onwurah has been re-elected as an MP to represent Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West for the Labour Party in the UK Parliamentary election.
Onwurah came victorious with 18,875 votes on July 4 as the Labour Party recorded a landslide win that unseated the Tories.
Commenting on the victory, Onwurah said, “Thank you from the Labour team to everyone in Newcastle Central and West for putting your confidence in Labour and electing me as your Member of Parliament. We will not let you down!”
