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Edafe Okporo
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Progressive. Founder of Refuge America. Fighting for Uptown New York. www.Edafe2025.com
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Change doesn’t come from one politician it comes from the systems we build and the empathy we lead with.

I told The Spectator my hope for a new mayoral administration one that centers immigrants, asylum seekers & displaced people in city policy.

www.columbiaspectator.com/city-news/20...
Knock on those doors to get Zohran Mamdani into City Hall

“When we go knock on doors … we’re not doing it because we’re going to sleep tomorrow, but because we want to be a part of the conversation.”

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Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!
I fled persecution for speaking my truth. Now in America, I fight so freedom of speech isn’t silenced here too. Our voices matter. Speak up. Be louder.
Firing people, especially comedians, for airing their opinions is meant to scare everyday people from speaking out. It’s a page from the authoritarian playbook, and it’s a scare tactic we must resist.
The Right is coming for legal immigration next—and Democrats have no plan to fight back.

Immigrant communities can’t be left defenseless. The stakes are too high. We need courage and a long-term strategy to resist these attacks.
🚨Children as young as FOUR are being forced to face immigration court alone in New York City.
That isn’t justice — it’s misdirection.
New Yorkers protect kids.
We welcome immigrants.
We fight for working people.
🚨 Outrageous: ICE has arrested the first under-18 in NYC under Trump-era raids. A 6-year-old public school student & her mother deported just weeks before school starts.

This is Family Separation 2.0—a shameful stain on our nation. We must end policies that tear families apart.
It’s time to wean our local politics off big money. www.Edafe2025.com
Every politician says, “The system is broken.”
But what good is re-electing the same people who admit it—and do nothing to fix it?

I’m running for City Council to take local politics back from the billionaires and give power back to the people.

Join the fight.
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The middle class is vanishing. Inequality is deepening.
Yet too many politicians chase billionaire donors. Until the Democratic Party kicks its addiction to big money, it won’t be a party that fights for everyday people.
Real reform means breaking the Democratic Party’s dependence on big donors and corporate interests.

That’s why I’m running as an independent this November—to put working people first.

www.Edafe2025.com
“I spent 18 months building something for my community. Bill Ackman, Uber & Bloomberg spent 18 days tearing it down with thousands in outside spending.” edafeokporo.substack.com/p/the-trap-o...

The best way to change the system is to dare to participate.
The campaign didn’t end with the primary.

These moments—with real neighbors, real stories—remind me why we’re in this.
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I called Shaun Abreu to congratulate him on winning the Democratic ticket, and followed up with a text.

Our communities deserve dignity and leadership—and I remain committed to that fight.
To every volunteer, donor, voter, and neighbor: thank you.

We didn’t win this primary—but we did something powerful. As a refugee who never fully felt at home, the 7,500+ of you who ranked me first made me feel seen, heard, and deeply loved.

You gave me the gift of belonging.
After the polls close, let’s come together.
Join us for our Election Night Watch Party:

Lion’s Head Tavern
995 Amsterdam Ave (at 109th St)
Tuesday, June 24
Doors open at 8:45pm

Let’s celebrate how far we’ve come—and the movement we’ve built together.
If you believe in immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ dignity, and real accountability at City Hall—rank Edafe Okporo first. Polls are open from 6am to 9pm. Let’s build the New York we deserve.
Today’s the day.

Let’s go out and vote for a grassroots champion—someone who knows what it means to fight for housing, health care, and a New York City we can all afford.

I’m not backed by billionaires or political insiders. I’m backed by the people.
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Anti-corruption expert and law professor Zephyr Teachout endorses Edafe Okporo, who is campaigning for City Council District 7 of the Upper West Side in New York City. This is a hot race against an incumbent who endorsed infamous, and since indicted, Mayor Eric Adams.
I’m proud to have the support and endorsement from former New York Attorney General Candidate Zephyr Teachout. Her leadership and determination to root out big money inspires me everyday.

Let’s win this!
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Our #2 pick for Manhattan's 7th Council District seat is Edafe Okporo, who impressed us with his progressive transportation vision and compelling life story. He will advocate for new uptown busways and bike lanes, and expansion of Fair Fares. More about Edafe here: www.streetspac.org/2025_nyc_pri...
If you are able to, please help us out in the final stretch. The average contribution to my campaign is $60, and just $25 ensures that our ads are seen by 1,000 people. contribute.nycvotes.org/campaigns/23...
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In the last week alone, billionaires and corporations like Uber have spent $100,000 trying to beat me. They are afraid of the people-powered movement we have built and the message of responsiveness, accountability, and compassion that has been driving our campaign.