Nigerian businessman makes history as 1st mayor of US city
A Nigerian immigrant and businessman with no political links, Yemi Mobolade, has been elected the first Black mayor of Colorado Springs, United States. He defeated his opponent, Wayne Williams, a Republican, on Tuesday night in the city’s runoff contest. Mobolade received 57% of the vote against Williams’ 43% as of 7:15 p.m. Tuesday. Williams conceded at about 7:30 p.m. When …