The Presidency has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the weekend by-elections confirmed the peoples confidence in the rulling party.
It, however, thanked Nigerians for sustaining the trust they have reposed in the party and for recognising the efforts being made by the government to make life better for all citizens, the current economic and other challenges notwithstanding.
The Presidency, in a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, also lauded the leadership of the party, led by the Chairman of the Interim Management Committee and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, as well as other leaders for the efforts.
It further noted President Muhammadu Buhari’s delight in the outcome of the bye-elections and his charge on APC to sustain the spirit of hard work, unity, progress and cooperation.
Shehu said: “Results coming from the states of the long list of bye-elections show definitely that our party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), remains the chosen party of Nigerians.
“We do not take this confidence of the people for granted and we will not fail them.
“Nigerians who appreciate the efforts of the administration in making life better for all citizens, especially under an economy facing the severest test from the global Coronavirus pandemic will not be disappointed.
“We thank them immensely for their trust in the party and government.
“We equally thank the Interim Management Committee of the party under the capable leadership of His Excellency Mai Mala Buni, the Governor of Yobe State, the Progressive Governors Forum under Governor Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi State, all our governors, parliamentarians, state, local government and ward level APC chapters and the entire ranks of the membership for this brave and impressionable performance.
“While congratulating the successful candidates, President Muhammadu Buhari in particular, is very pleased with the election outcomes and urges the party to uphold the spirit of hard work, unity, progress, cooperation that forms the bedrock of these victories”, the statement said.
