President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the winners of the recent legislative bye-elections held in five constituencies across Nigeria. The bye-elections took place in Gombe, Kano, Bauchi, and Delta states, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) securing four out of the five available seats. The APC winners include Kallamu MaiJama’a for the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency, Husseini Datti for Dawakin Kudu State Constituency in Kano, Okolosi Ator for Udu State Constituency in Delta, and Yakubu Ali for Disina State Constituency in Bauchi.
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) won the remaining seat in Bauchi State's Sakwa State Constituency, with Adamu Yakubu emerging as the winner. According to Tinubu, the APC's victory demonstrates the confidence Nigerians have in the party's ability to govern effectively and deliver shared prosperity. He expressed his appreciation for the support shown by Nigerians at the grassroots level and encouraged them to remain steadfast in their support for the party.
Tinubu, through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, urged the newly elected representatives to justify the confidence placed in them by their constituents through diligent and effective representation. He also called on other candidates to accept the outcome of the elections in good faith and continue contributing to the democratic process.
The President commended the voters, security agencies, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for ensuring a peaceful and orderly electoral process. He encouraged INEC to build on the progress made in the bye-elections and address any shortcomings ahead of future polls. The bye-elections involved one federal constituency and four State House of Assembly contests.
The elections were largely peaceful, although there were reports of low voter turnout in some areas and challenges with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in Delta. Despite these challenges, Tinubu expressed his satisfaction with the overall conduct of the elections. The President looks forward to the upcoming elections, scheduled for January 16, 2027, for the presidential and National Assembly elections, and February 6, 2027, for governorship and State House of Assembly elections.
Tinubu's statement reflects his optimism about the APC's chances in the upcoming elections. He emphasized the importance of remaining committed to the party's vision and agenda, which prioritizes the welfare and well-being of Nigerians. The President's congratulatory message to the APC winners serves as a testament to his confidence in the party's ability to deliver on its promises.
As Nigeria prepares for the upcoming elections, Tinubu's remarks highlight the significance of the bye-elections in demonstrating public confidence in the APC. The party's victory in four out of the five contested seats underscores its continued relevance and appeal to Nigerian voters. The President's call for continuity and commitment to the party's agenda is likely to resonate with APC members and supporters across the country.
Key points
- APC won four out of five seats in the recent bye-elections across Nigeria.
- President Tinubu expressed confidence in the APC's ability to govern effectively and deliver shared prosperity.
- The President urged the newly elected representatives to justify the confidence placed in them through diligent and effective representation.
