FCT poll: Tinubu hails Wike over APC triumph

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his role in the successful conduct of Saturday’s area council elections in Abuja, commending what he described as the minister’s remarkable achievements in the territory which contributed to the outcome of the polls.

In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President congratulated the winners of the elections in the FCT, as well as those who emerged victorious in by-elections held in Kano and Rivers states.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted elections in the six area councils of the FCT and by-elections in Ahoada East II and Khana II state constituencies of Rivers State. In Kano State, by-elections were held in the Kano Municipal and Ungogo constituencies.

President Tinubu urged the winners to serve with humility, patriotism and dedication, stressing that the mandate freely given to them by the electorate must be treated as a sacred trust.

He also congratulated the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as well as the party’s leadership and members in Kano and Rivers states, on their victories at the polls.

The President lauded INEC, security agencies and voters for ensuring a peaceful and successful exercise, noting that the courage and discipline displayed by the contestants further strengthened Nigeria’s democracy.

According to him, the successful conduct of the elections underscores the steady growth of democratic culture and institutions in the country, while calling on INEC to continue improving its processes to deliver even more credible and exemplary elections in the future.