He thanked the Labour Party and the people on New Zealand for trusting in his leadership.
The 42-year politician has walked through storms hardships and whirlwinds of political violence from a tender age.
He would later be arrested and detained by the Sudanese government over accusations of spying for outsiders.
Ibrahim Omer is the first New Zealand MP of African descent. Photo: Ibrahim OmerSource: UGC
He was relocated to New Zealand in 2008 where he started working as a cleaner.
Ibrahim studiedpoliticsand international relations, a course that ushered into the country’s political arena.
He was appointed chairman of the Changemakers Resettlement Forum board, which introduced him to national politics.
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Ibrahim Omer is the first New Zealand MP of African descent. Photo: Ibrahim OmerSource: Facebook
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