The landslide victories recorded by the All Progressives Congress (APC) across three states of the North where by-elections were conducted for senate and house of representatives on Saturday have been described as a boost for the confidence of Nigerians in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a statement on Monday by its spokesman Mr. Yekini Nabena, copy of which was sent to The DEFENDER, the APC noted that victories was confirmation of acknowledgment of the commitment of the Buhari government to addressing the challenges facing the country and its performances in all ramifications over the times.
The statement said, “The All Progressives Congress (APC) hat-trick victories following weekend’s bye-elections for the Katsina North; Bauchi South Senatorial seats and the Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency House of Representatives seat has again powerfully demonstrated the confidence and trust by our people in the President Muhammadu Buhari administration.
“While we thank the electorate for coming out enmasse to vote for our candidates in the weekend bye-elections, we also congratulate our flagbearers, Hon. Ahmed Babba-Kaita (Katsina); Hon. Lawal Yahaya Gumau (Bauchi) and Haruna Isa (Kogi) on their victories.
“Since assuming office, President Buhari has demonstrated the political will and remains solidly committed to the task of building a new Nigeria in line with the Change Agenda we promised to the electorate and the progressive ideals we stand for.
“As a political party, we remain genuinely committed to address our challenges, reconcile legitimate aggrieved interests and emerge as a more united and stronger political fighting force as we face General Elections in 2019.
“Like every other country, we have our challenges, but they are surmountable. We have an administration working day and night to surmount them and put the country on the right pedestal. With the continued cooperation and support of Nigerians, we have good reason to look forward to the future with great hope.”
