KC Ohaebosim Becomes First Nigerian-American Lieutenant Governor

KC Ohaebosim, a Democrat from Wichita, has been elected as the Lieutenant Governor of Kansas, becoming the first Nigerian-American to achieve this position in the United States. His victory was announced following the November 3 midterm elections, as confirmed by Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission.

Ohaebosim will serve alongside Governor-elect Cindy Holscher, who narrowly defeated Republican Senate President Ty Masterson. Ohaebosim has represented the 89th District in the Kansas House of Representatives since 2017 but did not seek re-election in 2026 after joining Holscher’s gubernatorial ticket.

He is the son of Nigeria-born Dr Linus Ohaebosim and spent part of his childhood in Nigeria. His election marks a significant milestone in Kansas political history, as he becomes the second Black person elected to a statewide office in the state.

Ohaebosim and Holscher are set to assume office in 2027.