Eric Adams, a leading New York City Mayoral candidate, has praised the Nigerian community for endorsing him, and expressed the hope that the gesture will increase his chances of emerging victorious in the November election.
Adams, in his acceptance speech at the endorsement ceremony held at the Kudirat Abiola Corner in New York, promised to deliver on his campaign promises, especially as concerns involving Africans, especially Nigerians in his government if elected.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian Forum, co-convened by the Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) and the Nigerian-Americans Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC) had earlier ratified the endorsement of Adams.
Adams told Nigerians that the endorsement meant a lot to him, saying, “endorsing me today means so much to me because you are adding your voice to the beautiful mosaic of New Yorkers of different ethnicities.
“We are saying as one city, we are going to come together and deal with issues that will make us succeed.
“We are going to succeed as we move across the entrance of the city today, and with all immigrants and ethnic communities that have braced this campaign.
“They see what you see; they see finally, the Mayor of New York that will not leave any family behind; we are going to move forward together.’’
The mayoral candidate urged leaders of the various societies to show commitment to their endorsement of his candidacy by intensifying their campaigns for his success at the poll.
“It is imperative, my brothers and sisters from Nigeria that you go on social media; it is imperative that you go and speak to your congregation at churches.
“It is imperative that you speak to your organisations; we are not going to win by being on 44th street 2nd Avenue at Kudirat Abiola Corner by Nigeria House.
“We are going to win by being on every corner, every block, every church, every mosque and every temple. That is how we are going to win.
“I need you to deliver on your name as strong Nigerians; you are strong to make sure we get through this together,’’ he said.