Bye-Election: Tinubu congratulates winners, commends INEC for peaceful exercise

By Adetayo Omotoyosi Adeolu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated all the winners of the Bye-elections held on Saturday, August 16, in 16 constituencies across 12 states. Tinubu also praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the hitch-free elections, mostly devoid of violence.

The Lagos Voice reports that the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), won in 12 constituencies, while the Grand Alliance (APGA) won in two. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had one win, while the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) also won one constituency.

Tinubu, in his statement, congratulated the new APC National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, for the emphatic first victory recorded under his leadership. He also congratulates the APC governors and other leaders on the success of the by-elections.

According to the President, “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,” he said.

“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,” Tinubu added.

President Tinubu commends all the political parties and candidates who participated in the election and enjoins them to continue to be guided by the spirit of sportsmanship, fair contest and magnanimity, which are enablers of enduring democracy.