President Bola Tinubu has congratulated winners of Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano and Rivers states, urging them to serve with humility and a strong sense of responsibility to the people.

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

In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the mandate given to the winners as a sacred trust and called on them to serve with patriotism and dedication.

Tinubu also commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for what he described as remarkable achievements in the territory, noting that the performance had translated into political gains for the governing (APC).

The President congratulated the APC national leadership, as well as the party’s structures in Kano and Rivers states, and members across the country on the victories recorded at the polls.

He lauded INEC, security agencies and voters for ensuring the peaceful and successful conduct of the elections, adding that the courage and discipline displayed by contestants contributed to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy.

According to him, the successful exercise further consolidates democratic culture and institutions in the country. He urged INEC to continue improving its processes to deliver even more credible and exemplary elections in the future.