Dare Babalola
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the incredible victory of the party at the just-concluded by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states.
In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the president’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy on Sunday, also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for “the hitch-free elections, mostly devoid of violence”.
He also congratulates the APC governors and other leaders on the success of the bye-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.
“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 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.
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.
