Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) showed clear dominance winning 12 constituencies while the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) won two. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) won in one apiece.

Political watchers see this as picture of what is to come.

Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated all the winners of Saturday, August 16, by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states.

Tinubu also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the hitch-free elections, mostly devoid of violence.

President Tinubu congratulated the new APC National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, for the emphatic first victory recorded under his leadership.

He also felicitated APC governors and other leaders on the success of the by-elections.

“Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda has shown leadership capacity and demonstrated what is achievable when popular candidates are fielded and with unity of purpose among party leaders,” the President said.

“To all APC faithful and the electorate, thank you for the confidence reposed in our party. Be assured that our Renewed Hope slogan is not a mere slogan. Our destination is a better, more secure and prosperous Nigeria. We shall take you there, by the Grace of God,” he said.

President Tinubu further commended all the political parties and candidates who participated in the election and enjoined them to continue to be guided by the spirit of sportsmanship,  fair contest and magnanimity, which are enablers of enduring democracy.