Tinubu hails winners of by-elections in 12 states, commends INEC

A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga,
stated that the President commended the Independent National Electoral
Commission, INEC, for the hitch-free elections, mostly devoid of violence.

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.

President Tinubu congratulated the new APC National
Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, for 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.

President Tinubu commended 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.