Tinubu hails by-election winners, commends INEC

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated winners of Saturday’s by-elections conducted across 16 constituencies in 12 states, praising the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for organising largely peaceful and hitch-free polls.

According to results declared by INEC, the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured victories in 12 constituencies, while the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) won in two, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in one, and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in one.

President Tinubu also hailed the new APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on what he described as an emphatic first victory under his leadership. He equally commended APC governors and party leaders for their roles in the party’s success.

“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,” Tinubu said.

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The President thanked APC members and the electorate for their support, assuring them that the “Renewed Hope” agenda was a genuine pathway to a more secure and prosperous Nigeria.

Tinubu further applauded other political parties and candidates who participated in the exercise, urging them to embrace sportsmanship, fair contest, and magnanimity as essential values for deepening Nigeria’s democracy.

This was contained in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.