Igbo-German Politician Onyeka Oshionwu Wins Göttingen Mayoral Election

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Onyeka Oshionwu, a 33-year-old politician and educator of Igbo-German heritage, won Göttingen’s mayoral election with 62.95% of the vote on September 27, 2026. She took office on November 1, becoming the city’s new Oberbürgermeisterin, or lord mayor. Before her election, Oshionwu served on Göttingen’s city council and as honorary deputy mayor. She previously worked as a Lufthansa flight attendant and later taught young people in an open prison. Her honours include the 2024 Helene-Weber-Preis for female local politicians.

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