Katsina State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Mannir Yakubu and other party stakeholders have reacted to the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) council congress in Katsina Local Government (LGA) of the state.

The APC chieftains expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the Katsina LGA congress which held yesterday, Saturday, September 4.

According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Deputy Governor on Press Matters, Ibrahim Musa Kallah, the deputy governor, who attended the congress, said the peaceful conduct of the exercise was "a clear testimony to the strength and unity of the party in the state."

The congress was conducted through consensus with the support of the party members and all other stakeholders alongside officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), who were at the venue to monitor the conduct of the election.

On his part, the chairman of the Local Government Congress, Alhaji Yakubu Sulaiman applauded the maturity displayed by the party faithful that led to the successful conduct of the congress.

He then appreciated the elders of the party for their own unanimous support and understanding.

Also, the immediate past chairman of APC in Katsina Local Government, Alhaji Babangida Shinkafi appreciated the support given to him while his tenure lasted.

He called on the party faithfuls to maintain the tempo with the new chairman.

In his acceptance speech, the newly elected chairman of APC in the LGA, Alhaji Ibrahim Mamman Saulawa, pledged to work tirelessly for continued progress of the party in Katsina Local Government and the state at large.

He expressed appreciation for the support given to him and promised to work hard.

In his remarks, the member representing Katsina Local Government in the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Abubbkar Albaba, expressed confidence in the newly elected party officials in the local government.

Similarly, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Katsina State Governor on Restoration, Alhaji Sabo Musa said the party will continued to progress in the local government with the calibre of the newly elected leadership.