Senator Tinubu thanks Lagos Central people for victory - ITREALMS

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Senator Oluremi Tinubu has commended the people of Lagos Central Senatorial District for electing her to represent the district in the National Assembly for the next four years, reports ITREALMS.

She said she was ready and willing to put in the work necessary to get Lagos central and Nigeria moving forward.

Senator Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress polled 131,725 votes to defeat het closest rival, Adesunbo Onitiri of the Peoples democratic Party who polled 89, 107 votes

In a statement released on Monday in Lagos and personally signed by her, Senator Tinubu said she was humbled by the support and confidence reposed in the perspective she brought to bear on to the Senate.

The statement reads: “In an overwhelming show of patriotism and loyalty to Nigeria, the people have through their votes, exercised their power to elect leaders and determine the course of our Nation for the next four (4) years. Nigerians have let it be known that we are willing to put in the work necessary to get Nigeria moving forward.

“The good people of Lagos Central Senatorial District have once again elected me to represent them at the Upper Legislative Chamber. I am humbled by the support and confidence reposed in the perspective I bring to the Nigerian Senate. I am honoured to represent Lagos Central for another 4 years and I remain dedicated to ensuring that our youth are sufficiently empowered, that social security is a priority, and that the Nigeria of our dreams is realised.

“Thus, I want to extend my gratitude to my family, members of the Appreciation 2019 Campaign team, and volunteers who have served, knocking on doors, going from market to market, shaking hands and mobilizing the electorate to exercise their civic rights. It is time to get to work, consolidating on the foundations we have put in place. It is time to address the critical issues of infrastructure development, accessibility and affordability of education, and increased employment among others.

“The victory of the APC in today’s elections is a victory for our democracy and the protection of our commonwealth. Thus, I urge the electorate to come out en masse again on Saturday 9th March, 2019 for the Gubernatorial and State Houses of Assembly Elections.

I would also like to commend the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on ensuring that the elections were well organised, free and fair; and our security agencies for keeping the peace”.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, OON

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PVCs your key to 2019 says Senator Tinubu

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The representative of Lagos Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged registered voters resident in Lagos State to ensure they collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), which is the key to participating in the forthcoming 2019 general election, reports ITRealms.

She made this call following revelations from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that over seven million and eight hundred thousand (7,800,000) PVCs are yet to be collected nationwide. About one million and four hundred thousand (1,400,000) of these are from Lagos State alone.

ITRealms recalled that prior to the 2015 elections, INEC had introduced the use of smart card readers. This has necessitated issuance of PVCs as part of the identification and authentication process.

After the 2015 elections, about twelve million (12m) PVCs had remained in the electoral body’s custody.

“With previous elections, Nigerians developed voter apathy due to a distrust of the system. The 2015 elections taught us, however, that as individuals, our votes count. Thus, we must rise up as citizens to fulfill our civic responsibility and ensure accountability in governance,” Senator Tinubu said.

Towards the 2019 elections, INEC has released modalities for ongoing continuous voter registration. These centres open from 9 am t0 3 pm daily. But Senator Tinubu has pleaded that the period should be extended; and should include weekends to allow people who are unable to visit the centres during work hours do so during the weekend.

In addition, she said INEC should ensure that it has adequate resources to make the process quick and easy.

The Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District also called for increased voter education and sensitization.

She asked the Federal Government to declare public holidays in order to give ample time for collection of PVCs ahead of the December 2018 deadline.

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