By Olamilekan Tosin
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the winners of the August 16 by-elections, which were held across 16 constituencies in 12 states. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting mostly peaceful and hitch-free elections.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged victorious in 12 constituencies, while the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) secured two seats. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) each won one constituency. President Tinubu congratulated the new APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on the party’s emphatic first victory under his leadership.
“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 remarked. He also extended his congratulations to APC governors and party leaders for their role in the success of the by-elections.
President Tinubu commended all the political parties and candidates who participated in the election, urging them to uphold sportsmanship, fair contest, and magnanimity, which he described as enablers of enduring democracy. “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 .
The President’s congratulatory message reflects his administration’s commitment to delivering tangible progress and building a better, more secure, and prosperous Nigeria. The by-elections were closely watched, and the outcome is seen as a significant boost to the APC’s momentum ahead of future electoral contests.
