August 17, 2025 – Chief Yemi Sanusi, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, has praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting a free, fair, and credible by-election in the state. Addressing journalists, he described the exercise as a testament to an unbiased electoral process.  

Chief Sanusi also commended security agencies for ensuring peace and order before, during, and after the election. He congratulated the APC’s newly elected National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and party leaders for the victories recorded in various constituencies where by-elections were held on Saturday, August 16.  

According to him, the success reflects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to his Renewed Hope Agenda. "We, the entire leaders and members of APC in Ogun State, commend His Excellency for this feat," he said.  

The Ogun APC chairman also extended congratulations to the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, describing Remo Federal Constituency—where the by-election took place—as the governor’s primary constituency. "No doubt, his Building Our Future Together Agenda has rubbed off on us," Sanusi stated.  

While acknowledging that elections produce winners and losers, he urged defeated candidates to accept the outcome with sportsmanship. "In this part of the world, our losers do not always lose gallantly; they end up being sore losers. I admonish them to be good sportsmen and channel all their grievances through legitimate means," he advised.  

Finally, Chief Sanusi congratulated the winner of the Remo Federal Constituency election and urged her to remain humble in victory. "I admonish her to embrace her co-contestants as partners in building our nation," he added.  

The statement reaffirmed the APC’s commitment to democratic principles and inclusive governance under President Tinubu’s leadership.