President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated winners of Saturday, August 16, bye-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Mr. Bayo Onanuga, on the saturday by-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,
President Tinubu commended all the political parties and candidates who participated in the polls and enjoined them to continue to be guided by the spirit of sportsmanship, fair contest and magnanimity, which he said are enablers of enduring democracy.
The President commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the hitch-free elections, “mostly devoid of violence.”
President Tinubu also congratulated the new APC National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, for what he described as the emphatic first victory recorded under his leadership.
He also congratulated the APC governors and other leaders on the success of the by-elections.
“Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda has shown leadership capacity and demonstrated what is achievable when popular candidates are fielded and with unity of purpose among party leaders,” the President remarks.
“To all APC faithful and the electorate, thank you for the confidence reposed in our party. Be assured that our Renewed Hope slogan is not a mere slogan. Our destination is a better, more secure and prosperous Nigeria. We shall take you there, by the Grace of God,” he said.
Following the results declared by INEC, the All Progressives Congress (APC) won in 12 constituencies, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) won in two, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won in one, and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) won in one.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Saturday 16th, held by-elections in 16 federal and state constituencies, as well as senatorial districts, across 12 states of the federation.
Lateefah Ibrahim