The APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has described Saturday’s FCT council elections as a resounding endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing reforms.
In a statement issued in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Mr Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda said the results affirmed Tinubu’s governance direction adding that the overwhelming support recorded by the APC, particularly in the FCT, reflected confidence in the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu-led administration.
He said the outcome showed Nigerians believed the current reforms would ultimately steer the country towards sustainable progress and prosperity.
“I heartily congratulate our teeming supporters in the FCT, Kano and Rivers on the peaceful and credible conduct of Saturday’s polls. The victories recorded by our great party are a clear testament to the resilience, unity and grassroots strength of the APC,” he said.
Yilwatda said the FCT Area Council results carried special national significance for the party and the administration.
His words: “The Abuja election is a powerful statement that Nigerians stand firmly with President Tinubu and his bold reform agenda.
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“As residents of the nation’s capital, their verdict sends a strong message of renewed hope and confidence in this administration’s ability to reposition Nigeria.”
He congratulated APC chairmanship candidates who won in AMAC, Kuje, Abaji, Bwari and Kwali, noting their victories underscored the party’s deep grassroots connection.
The chairman also congratulated the PDP chairmanship candidate who won in Gwagwalada, describing his emergence as proof that democracy prevailed.
He further congratulated four APC State House of Assembly candidates who secured victory in Kano and Rivers states.
Meanwhile, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the outcome of Saturday’s area council elections reflect President Bola Tinubu’s visionary leadership.
Wike made the remarks in a broadcast on Sunday, thanking Tinubu for strengthening residents’ confidence in the ruling All Progressives Congress even as he described the results as evidence that the Renewed Hope Agenda has restored optimism and confidence among FCT residents.
He added that the peaceful conduct of the poll equally demonstrated the people’s commitment to democracy and good governance.
The minister thanked residents for believing in what he called a “renewed and credible democratic process” championed by the Tinubu-led administration.
He also commended all candidates for participating in the election and upholding democratic values.
“Your participation is proof of your commitment to ensuring that the voice of the minority is heard, even when the majority prevails. Most especially, I congratulate the APC and the PDP for their victories. This election has shown Nigerians the ruling party and the real opposition party.
“Residents of the FCT have demonstrated that they cannot be deceived by emergency democrats who refuse to see anything good in our country,” he said.
Wike said Tinubu’s commitment to improving Nigerians’ lives, particularly in the FCT, had not gone unnoticed.
He expressed confidence that under Tinubu’s leadership, the FCT would remain a model of development and progress.
The minister praised the President for defending democracy, including supporting amendments to the Electoral Act to strengthen credible elections.
“This demonstrates his commitment to improving our democratic process,” he said.
Wike congratulated the Independent National Electoral Commission for conducting what he described as a free, fair and credible poll.
He said the exercise reflected the administration’s resolve to strengthen democratic institutions and ensure transparent, reliable electoral processes.
“I commend the security agencies for ensuring the peaceful conduct of the election. Their efforts contributed greatly to this democratic exercise.
“To the winners, you have been given a mandate to serve. Do so with humility, dedication and a commitment to excellence.
“Work tirelessly to improve residents’ lives and bring development to our communities,” he said.
He commended residents, particularly in satellite towns, for turning out peacefully to exercise their franchise.
“Your participation affirms your trust in our democracy. Continue to support efforts to build a better FCT,” he urged.
Wike pledged that the FCT Administration would continue delivering the dividends of democracy in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
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