Tinubu congratulates by-election winners in four states

President Bola Tinubu has extended congratulations to the winners of legislative by-elections held on Saturday across Gombe, Kano, Bauchi, and Delta states. The All Progressives Congress (APC) secured four of the five seats, while the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) won one. The elections encompassed one federal constituency and four State House of Assembly constituencies.

The successful APC candidates include Kallamu MaiJama'a in Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency, Husseini Datti in Dawakin Kudu State Constituency, Okolosi Ator in Udu State Constituency, and Yakubu Ali in Disina State Constituency. Adamu Yakubu of the APM emerged victorious in Sakwa State Constituency within Bauchi State. President Tinubu's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, conveyed these sentiments in a statement, expressing his encouragement for the APC candidates' triumph, which underscored the public's confidence in the party's governance and ability to deliver shared prosperity.

He urged the winners to uphold the trust placed in them by diligently representing their constituents. The President also called for Nigerians to remain steadfast and not succumb to political opportunism, emphasizing that the benefits of ongoing reforms would become increasingly apparent as the country moves forward. Tinubu commended the voters, security agencies, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for ensuring a peaceful and orderly electoral process, mirroring the commendation given to INEC following the August 15 Osun State governorship election.

The President further urged INEC to learn from the by-elections and rectify any shortcomings ahead of future polls, particularly the 2027 general elections.