President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the winners of Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory, as well as the by-elections held in Kano and Rivers states, urging them to govern with humility, dedication, and a strong sense of patriotism.
In a statement released on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the mandate given to the victorious candidates as a sacred trust that must be honoured through responsible leadership and genuine service to the people.
Tinubu commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for what he described as remarkable achievements in the territory, noting that the visible developments recorded under his leadership have translated into significant political gains for the ruling All Progressives Congress.
He also congratulated the national leadership of the APC, alongside the party’s leadership structures in Kano and Rivers states, for their successful outings at the polls.
The President praised the Independent National Electoral Commission, security agencies, and Nigerian voters for ensuring the peaceful and orderly conduct of the elections, describing the process as a positive reflection of the nation’s growing democratic culture.
According to him, the courage, discipline, and commitment demonstrated by all contestants enriched the democratic process, adding that healthy competition remains essential to sustaining democratic values and strengthening public confidence in elections.
Tinubu further urged INEC to continue improving its electoral systems and operational efficiency to deliver even more credible, transparent, and exemplary elections in the future.
The electoral body conducted chairmanship and councillorship elections across the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory, including Abuja Municipal Area Council, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Abaji, and Kwali.
By-elections were also held in the Ahoada East II and Khana II state constituencies of Rivers State, as well as in the Kano Municipal and Ungogo constituencies of Kano State.
INEC declared the All Progressives Congress victorious in the Abuja Municipal Area Council, Kwali, and Bwari elections, while the Peoples Democratic Party secured victory in the Gwagwalada Area Council poll.
The Returning Officer, Philip Akpen, announced that the PDP candidate, Mohammed Kasim, polled 22,165 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Yahaya Shehu of the APC, who garnered 17,788 votes.
The results have continued to generate political reactions nationwide, with analysts describing the elections as a crucial indicator of grassroots political strength and public sentiment ahead of future national contests.
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