Katsina APC Leadership Transition Receives Key Endorsement as Bishir Gambo Saulawa Assumes State Chairmanship

Dr. Bishir Gambo Saulawa receives full backing from the CTN coalition as he takes the lead of the APC in Katsina State, promising a new era of party unity.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 3, 2026, 10:43 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from LEADERSHIP Media Group

A New Chapter for the All Progressives Congress in Katsina

The political landscape in Katsina State has shifted with the formal emergence of Dr. Bishir Gambo Saulawa as the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress. This leadership transition was met with an immediate endorsement from the Coalition to Transform Nigeria with Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Dikko Umar Radda, known as CTN. In a formal communication, the group highlighted that Saulawa’s rise to the chairmanship is a direct consequence of his long term commitment to the party’s internal growth and his strategic approach to regional politics.

Validating the Mandate Through Stakeholder Confidence

The victory for Saulawa is being framed by party loyalists as a unifying moment for the APC, intended to solidify the party’s standing in a critical northern stronghold. According to Ibrahim Musa, the National Coordinator (North) for the coalition, the election results reflect a deep seated trust reposed in Saulawa by various party leaders and grassroots stakeholders. This collective confidence suggests a desire within the party for a chairman who possesses both the administrative rigor and the political history necessary to manage diverse interests across the state.

Optimism for Structural Integrity and Unity

The coalition’s endorsement extends beyond mere congratulatory rhetoric, focusing instead on the potential for institutional reform under the new leadership. There is a strong expectation that Saulawa will oversee a period defined by strengthened party structures and a more cohesive internal environment. By aligning his leadership with the broader progressive ideals of the national party, the coalition believes the Katsina branch can achieve a renewed level of political success that has been elusive during previous periods of friction.