President Bola Tinubu has challenged the winners of the recent elections held in the Federal Capital Territory, Kano, and Rivers States to serve with humility and dedication.
He described the electoral mandate as a sacred trust and called on those elected to prioritise service to the people.
Tinubu congratulated the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC’s national leadership, and party structures in Kano and Rivers.
Also, he commended the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, security agencies and voters for the peaceful conduct of the polls.
Congratulating the winners in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President noted that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, conducted chairmanship and councillorship elections across the FCT’s six area councils, alongside state constituency by-elections in Kano and Rivers.
Results released so far show that the All Progressives Congress secured victories in Abaji, Kwali, Abuja Municipal (AMAC) and Bwari Area Councils, while the Peoples Democratic Party won in Gwagwalada.
The ruling party also claimed both state assembly seats contested in Rivers.
He also praised FCT minister, Nyesom Wike for what he called notable development strides in the FCT, saying the achievements translated into political gains for the APC.
He added that the elections reflected progress in Nigeria’s democratic process and encouraged INEC to continue improving electoral delivery.
However, reports indicated low voter turnout, with opposition parties raising concerns over alleged irregularities.
The PDP has since inaugurated a legal team to pursue election petitions arising from the FCT area council polls.
