Yemi Mobolade has been elected the Mayor of Colorado Springs, a municipality in Colorado in the United States, becoming the first black man to be elected as Major of the municipality. 

Yemi Mobolade, an independent candidate, defeated his major rival, Wayne Williams a Republican recently in the city’s runoff contest, despite minimal political experience.

According to reports, Colorado Springs has encountered a political earthquake as a result of Mobolade’s victory as he garnered 57% compared to Williams’ 43%. Williams later conceded and when the second batch of results was released, the percentages had not shifted.

While reacting to his victory, Mobolade said: “Wow. Wow. I am speechless. This is our win.

“We are Colorado Springs. It’s a new day in our beloved city. Do you believe that? Colorado Springs will become an inclusive, culturally rich, economically prosperous, safe, and vibrant city.” 

Mobolade relocated to Colorado Springs in 2010 and rose to the local community’s leadership position.

He is married with kids and has served as the city’s small business development administrator while cofounding two popular eateries in Colorado’s second-largest city.

He has also served as the Colorado Springs Chamber and Economic Development Corporation’s Vice President of company expansion and retention.

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