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INEC on Wednesday in Abuja presented Certificates of Return to National Assembly members-elect of the April 18 supplementary elections.<\/P>
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Some of the lawmakers-elect commended INEC for a job well done and described their successes as victory for democracy.<\/P>
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Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Doguwa (APC), member-elect for Doguwa\/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency in Kano State, described his victory as exceptional.<\/P>
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Doguwa said he had gone through a lot of elections since 1992, but that of 2023 was exceptional.<\/P>
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\u201cWe went through a lot of predicaments; name calling and a lot of unusual things; but putting all things together, I want to say that we are grateful.<\/P>
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\u201cI am grateful to our people who once again gave me the mandate to continue to represent them in the business of legislation at the National Assembly,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/P>
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Doguwa said that he believed INEC secured a pass mark in the 2023 general elections, but still has a lot of areas to improve upon.<\/P>
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\u201cPass mark in the sense that it was transparent enough and very prompt. Within 30 days it was able to organise the supplementary elections.<\/P>
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\u201cIn areas where there were some challenges, they did not result from institutional inadequacies, but through manipulation by one or two persons.<\/P>
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\u201cWhere you have a mistake committed, whether deliberately or otherwise by an individual, that should not be extended to the institution.<\/P>
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\u201cI want to say without any fear of contradiction that INEC under Prof. Mahmood Yakubu is doing well,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/P>
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On his view about the leadership of the 10th National Assembly, Doguwa said that as a loyal member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) he would wait for the decision of the party.<\/P>
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Chief Billy Osawaru (APC), member-elect, Orhionmwon\/Uhunmwonde Federal Constituency in Edo, described his election as free, fair and credible.<\/P>
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Osawaru promised to deliver dividends of democracy to his constituency.<\/P>
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\u201cThe people deserve to enjoy the dividends of democracy which I am bringing on board. Those are not just promises; I will do everything within my ability to make sure my people enjoy everything that is due to them.<\/P>
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\u201cBefore now, we have a representative who did very well. I am going to take a cue from him and I am still going to try as much as possible to bring in my own expertise,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/P>
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Bashir Gorau (PDP) member-elect, Gada-Goronyo federal constituency, Sokoto, described his victory as a tough battle against a ranking lawmaker who had been in the House for 16 years.<\/P>
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The 33-year-old member-elect promised to contribute to enactment of laws that would boost youth development.<\/P>
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\u201cI am just 33 years old. We have a lot of passion for young people across the country. As an activist, I travel across Nigeria and I know virtually the problems of the Nigerian youth.<\/P>
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\u201cWe are going to work to ensure that things get better for Nigerian youths,\u2019\u2019 Gorau said.<\/P>
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Ibrahim Idris, (APC) Senator-elect, Zamfara Central Senatorial District, said though there were challenges, he appreciated God and his people for the victory.<\/P>
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Idris expressed determination to use his mandate judiciously to deliver the dividends of democracy to his constituency and to Nigeria.<\/P>
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Muhammad Shehu (NNPP), member-elect, Fagge Federal Constituency, Kano State, described his victory as a long journey.<\/P>
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Shehu pledged to contribute to the enactment of laws that would enhance Nigeria\u2019s development.<\/P>
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Sulaiman Gumi, (PDP) member-elect, Gummi\/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency, Zamfara, said INEC should be commended in spite of perceived gaps in the 2023 general elections.<\/P>
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\u201cThere are a lot of gaps here and there, but I think overall, INEC did well. It should learn from mistakes made at the 2023 elections and correct them in the future,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/P>
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Gumi said those arrested for electoral violence and malpractices should be prosecuted to serve as deterrent to others.<\/P>
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Source: News Agency of Nigeria<\/P>
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