Endorsements
NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees
“The NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees proudly endorses Edafe Okporo’s New York City Council candidacy. As a steadfast advocate for retirees, Edafe has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to protecting the hard-earned traditional Medicare benefits of NYC retirees. His dedication to preserving the healthcare security of those who have served our great city is truly commendable.
His pledge to fight for our members' rights ensures that the sacrifices made by public servants will not be forgotten. We urge all NYC retirees and healthcare advocates to support Edafe Okporo in the upcoming election.”
“Our city deserves leadership that places people over politics and focuses on building community. Edafe Okporo will bring that to the City Council. As an activist and Organizer, he has consistently stoop up for those who are marginalized. He has courage and empathy from life experience, and I know that he will lead with a keen sense of morality. I am proud to endorse him and to call him a friend.”
Eli Northrup, former candidate for AD 69
Marti Allen-Cummings, former candidate for Council District 7
“Our city needs leaders in City Hall who will stand up for and with the people,. Edafe is a true progressive whose work is rooted in helping people and their interests. In 2021, I was proud to run for CD7 as a progressive, and I was proud to have support of Edafe in that race.