The Director General of the CityBoy Movement, Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, has congratulated candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who emerged victorious in the recently concluded House of Representatives primary elections across the country.
In a goodwill message issued on Sunday, Shoga described the emergence of the successful candidates as a reflection of the confidence reposed in them by party members and delegates, urging them to approach victory with humility, discipline and a renewed commitment to service.
He said the victory of the candidates goes beyond personal ambition, noting that they now carry the hopes and expectations of their various constituencies as representatives of the ruling party under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to him, the primary elections should strengthen party unity rather than create divisions among members.
Quoting President Tinubu, Shoga said, “Those who cannot endure and accept the pain of defeat in elections do not deserve the joy of victory when it is their turn to triumph.”
He noted that the statement serves as a reminder to both winners and those who did not emerge that democracy remains a contest of ideas and not an avenue for hostility.
The CityBoy Movement DG urged victorious candidates to embrace reconciliation and inclusiveness, stressing that fellow aspirants remain critical stakeholders in the party’s collective quest for electoral success.
“Victory in a primary election should not be worn as a badge of arrogance. It should be carried as a burden of service,” he stated.
Shoga also commended aspirants who participated in the primaries but were unsuccessful, describing their participation as an act of courage, patriotism and faith in the democratic process.
He encouraged them not to view the outcome as the end of their political aspirations, but rather as part of a broader journey in public service and leadership.
The CityBoy Movement further called on APC faithful, supporters and stakeholders across the country to close ranks and work together ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
Shoga reaffirmed the group’s commitment to promoting peace, unity, youth participation, grassroots mobilisation and progressive leadership across Nigeria.
He expressed confidence that with unity, discipline and collective purpose, the APC would continue to advance the Renewed Hope vision of President Tinubu and work towards building a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria.
