WorldStage Newsonline President Bola Tinubu congratulates all the winners of Saturday, August 16, by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states.
The President in a statement 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.
SPEAKER
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) on its victory at the by-elections in Zaria Kewaye State Constituency, Basawa State Constituency, and Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency held on Saturday.
In a congratulatory message through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, the Speaker specifically felicitated the APC candidate for Zaria Kewaye, Hon. Isah Haruna Mohammed (Ihamo), describing him as the right man for the job.
He also described the victory of the candidates for Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, Hon. Fidelix Joseph Bagudu, and that of Basawa State Constituency, Hon. Sani Dahiru, as well-deserved.
The Speaker also congratulated all APC candidates who emerged victorious during the Saturday by-elections in other states.
Speaker Abbas, who was visibly elated by the victory, said the outcome of the by-elections was a reflection of the unwavering support the ruling party enjoys from the electorate. He thanked the people for believing in the APC, saying the ruling party and its administration would not let them down.
“I am delighted to congratulate our party and its candidates on this massive victory. It has only reaffirmed the popularity of the APC, not just in Kaduna State but in Nigeria as a whole.
“I felicitate Governor Uba Sani, CON, the APC family at both the federal and state levels, and our teeming supporters for this victory.
“This victory is indeed reassuring as the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, administration works assiduously to reposition the country and improve the living conditions of the citizens.
“This win is an indication that APC remains the choice of the majority of Nigeria and is the party to beat now and in all future elections,” the Speaker said.
After the closing of the ballot on Saturday, Speaker Abbas embarked on a thank-you visit to the seven electoral wards that constitute the Zaria Kewaye State Constituency, where he was received by mammoth crowds at the various polling units.
He used the opportunity to observe the atmosphere and see for himself how the by-election was conducted. He visited the polling units at Angwan Dankali, Kufena Ward; Kamfanin Saye in Dutsen Abba Ward; Gangaren Kwadi, Tudun Wada Ward; Unguwar Kaya, Gyallesu Ward; Bako Zuntu Street, Tukur-Tukur Ward; Bizara, Wuchichiri Ward; Wuchichiri Polling Unit, Wuchichiri Ward, and Mangu in Dambo Ward.
The by-election went on peacefully. Speaker Abbas Tajudeen was impressed by the conduct of the people and the electoral officials.
