The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara has emerged winner at the National Assembly election where he retained his seat as the representative of Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa Federal Constituency of Bauchi State.
In a statement on Sunday evening which he personally signed, he dedicated the victory to God and the people of his constituencies.
Read the full text of Dogara’s statement here:
I dedicate this victory to God first and our ever peace loving & resilient people of Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa Federal Constituency who defied all odds to return me to the House of Representatives for an unprecedented 4th term. By their uncommon courage, sacrifice and patience in the face of unwarranted provocation, threat & intimidation & attempts to subvert their will by undemocratic forces, they have made history today in Nigeria by breaking a jinx that has plagued the House of Representatives since 1st Assembly as no presiding officer (both Speaker & Deputy Speaker) has ever been re-elected to the House.
Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa has also set a record as the first in Bauchi state to return a member to the House of Representatives for fourth consecutive term. Thanks to many friends and supporters who contributed immensely in making this history possible. Together we shall continue to defy evil and make Nigeria work again.
Signed
Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, Speaker, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria
