Elections: Tinubu hails Wike, APC, winners in FCT, Kano, Rivers

President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the outcome of the elections across the Federal Capital Territory councils, Rivers and Kano States.

The president in a statement issued by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Sunday congratulated the winners of the six FCT area councils, and the by-elections in the Kano Municipal and Ungogo constituencies in Kano State and Ahoada East II and Khana II state constituencies of Rivers State.

Tinubu also commended the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the professionalism exhibited during the conduct of the poll.

Recall that declarations by the electoral body shows that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has so far won in Abaji, Kwali, AMAC, and Bwari Area Councils while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate was declared winner in Gwagwalada. In Rivers State, the APC also secured victories in both seats.

Reacting to these results, Tinubu said itbisnimoortant for the winners to serve the people with dedication, patriotism and humility.

According to the president, the mandate handed to the winners by the people is a sacred trust.

Further hailing the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike over the conduct of the poll within the area councils, Tinubu said the minister’s achievements yielded the positive gains for the APC.

Onanuga said, “He commends the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his remarkable achievements in the territory, which have yielded political dividends to the governing All Progressives Congress (APC).

“The President congratulates the APC national leadership, Kano and Rivers leaderships, and all members of the party on the victories at the polls.

“President Tinubu lauds the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, and voters for the peaceful and successful conduct of the elections,” Onanuga wrote.

In addition, the president appreciated the contestants for the courage and discipline they displayed.

He noted that democracy is enriched with the vibrancy of participation and competition.

“President Tinubu affirms that the successful conduct of the elections further strengthens democratic culture and institutions and calls on INEC to continue improving its efforts to deliver even more exemplary electoral processes,” the presidential aide added.