President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the winners of the legislative by-elections held on Saturday across four states in Nigeria. The by-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 Allied Peoples Movement (APM) won the remaining seat in Bauchi State. This development was made public through a statement released by the Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja.
The successful APC candidates include Kallamu MaiJama’a, who won the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency in Gombe; Husseini Datti, who secured the Dawakin Kudu State Constituency in Kano; Okolosi Ator, who emerged victorious in the Udu State Constituency in Delta; and Yakubu Ali, who won the Disina State Constituency in Bauchi. Additionally, Adamu Yakubu of the APM won the Sakwa State Constituency seat in Bauchi State. These candidates were declared winners after the by-elections, which saw a significant turnout of voters.
President Tinubu expressed his satisfaction with the outcome of the by-elections, stating that the victories recorded by APC candidates demonstrated the confidence Nigerians have in the party’s capacity to govern effectively and deliver shared prosperity. He emphasized that he is encouraged by the continued support of Nigerians at the grassroots level for the APC and the necessary reforms implemented by the administration over the past three years.
In his congratulatory message, President Tinubu urged Nigerians to remain steadfast in their support for the APC and resist being swayed by political opportunism. He emphasized that the benefits of the ongoing reforms will become increasingly evident as the administration progresses. The president also urged the newly elected representatives to justify the confidence their constituents have placed in them through diligent and effective representation.
President Tinubu also extended his appreciation to voters and security agencies for maintaining peace and order during the elections. He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for successfully conducting the polls. Furthermore, he encouraged other candidates who did not win to accept the outcomes in good faith and continue contributing to the democratic process.
The president also provided guidance to INEC, urging the commission to build on the progress recorded in the by-elections and address identified shortcomings ahead of future polls. Specifically, he emphasized the need for INEC to strengthen preparations for the general elections scheduled for January and February 2027. This, he believes, will ensure that future electoral processes are even more robust and transparent.
The by-elections were a significant test of the APC’s popularity and the electorate’s confidence in the party’s leadership. With the APC securing four out of the five available seats, the party has demonstrated its continued relevance and appeal to Nigerian voters. As the administration continues to implement its reforms, the president’s message to the winners and the electorate underscores the importance of sustained support and commitment to the democratic process.
Key points
- President Tinubu congratulates APC and APM winners of legislative by-elections in four states.
- The APC won four out of five seats, with the APM securing the remaining seat in Bauchi State.
- President Tinubu urges INEC to strengthen preparations for the 2027 general elections.
