The All Progressives Congress (APC) convened its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, on Thursday, bringing together key stakeholders as the party recalibrates ahead of critical electoral milestones.

Among those representing Delta State was Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, the distinguished lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District. He was one of only 21 senators accredited to participate in the party’s 14th NEC meeting. Also in attendance from Delta State were Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Deputy Senate President Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, APC State Chairman Elder Omeni Sobotie, and party stalwart Stella Okotete.

The NEC meeting, which marks a critical point in the APC’s internal review and planning calendar, focused on strengthening party structures ahead of the 2025 Anambra gubernatorial election and other scheduled bye-elections. The National Organizing Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, who presented the directorate’s report, described it as a “comprehensive compendium” that will guide party decisions going forward.

A major development at the NEC meeting was the announcement of Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, as the new National Chairman of the APC. He was nominated by the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Governor Hope Uzodimma. The motion was seconded by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, and subsequently ratified through a voice vote by NEC members present.

With political activities gradually picking up ahead of 2027, observers say the presence of serving lawmakers at the NEC meeting, many of whom are expected to return to the ballot, signals internal consolidation and reinforces confidence that the party is building around tested forces for the battles ahead.

The 21 senators accredited for the NEC meeting include Deputy Senate President Barau I. Jibrin, Senate Majority Leader Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, Senate Chief Whip Mohammed Tahir Mungono, Deputy Majority Leader Oyelola Yisa Ashiru, Deputy Chief Whip Nwebonyi Onyeka, Mustapha Salihu, Sani Bello Abubakar, Ibrahim Bomai, Jim Kuta, Aliyu Wamako, Abdul’aziz Yar’adua, Ned Munir Nwoko, Patrick Ndubueze Chuwuba, Kenneth Eze, Fadahunsi Francis Adenigba Adams Oshiomhole, Abdulfatai Buhari, Asuquo Ekpenyong, Adeola Solomon Olamilekan, and Etang Williams Jonah.