Tinubu congratulates winners of by-elections in 12 states, commends INEC.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the winners of the by-elections which were conducted in 16 constituencies across 12 states on Saturday. 

According to results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged victorious in 12 constituencies, while the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) won two seats, with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) securing one seat each. 

President Tinubu, in a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting mostly peaceful and hitch-free elections.

Congratulating the new APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, on the party's overwhelming victory, he noted that the former Minister has shown leadership capacity and demonstrated what is achievable when popular candidates are fielded and with unity of purpose among party leaders. 

Also praising APC governors and leaders for their role in the party's success, he commended all parties and candidates for their participation and urged them to maintain a spirit of sportsmanship and fairness, essential for enduring democracy.

He reaffirmed the APC's commitment to its Renewed Hope agenda, assuring Nigerians of a better, more secure, and prosperous future. 

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