President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the winners of recent by-elections held in five constituencies across Gombe, Kano, Bauchi, and Delta states. The by-elections took place over the weekend, and the results have been announced. President Tinubu praised the winners, expressing his encouragement by the support Nigerians have shown for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its administration.
The APC won four out of the five seats, with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) securing one. APC candidates Kallamu MaiJama’a, Husseini Datti, Okolosi Ator, and Yakubu Ali emerged victorious in their respective constituencies. Specifically, MaiJama’a won the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency in Gombe State, while Datti won the Dawakin Kudu State Constituency in Kano State. Ator secured the Udu State Constituency in Delta State, and Ali won the Disina State Constituency in Bauchi State.
The APM's Adamu Yakubu won the Sakwa State Constituency seat in Bauchi State. President Tinubu stated that the APC's victories demonstrate the confidence Nigerians have in the party's capacity to govern effectively and deliver shared prosperity. He expressed his appreciation for the support shown by Nigerians at the grassroots level for the party and its administration.
The President urged Nigerians to remain steadfast and not be swayed by political opportunism. He emphasized that the benefits of the administration's reforms will become increasingly evident as they enter the next phase of their programme. President Tinubu also urged the winners to justify the confidence their constituents have placed in them through diligent and effective representation.
President Tinubu encouraged other candidates to accept the outcome in good faith and continue contributing to the democratic process. He commended voters and security agencies for maintaining peace and order during the elections. The President also praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for successfully conducting the polls.
The by-elections followed the August 15 Osun State governorship election. President Tinubu urged INEC to build on the progress recorded in the by-elections and address any shortcomings ahead of future polls. The general elections are scheduled for January and February, and INEC's performance will be crucial in ensuring a smooth process.
The President's congratulatory message is seen as a boost to the APC and its administration. The party's performance in the by-elections will likely have an impact on its strategy for future elections. As the country prepares for the general elections, the President's message emphasizes the importance of confidence in the party's capacity to govern effectively.
Key points
- President Tinubu congratulates APC and APM winners in Nigeria by-elections.
- APC wins four out of five seats, with APM securing one.
- President Tinubu urges winners to justify constituents' confidence through effective representation.
