The APC's National Executive Committee convened at the Presidential Villa on 19 December 2025, following a National Caucus meeting the previous evening, to formally ratify Nentawe Yilwatda's appointment as substantive national chairman and finalise the timetable for ward, local government, state and zonal congresses. The gathering brought together governors, National Assembly leaders and party chieftains to plan the party's internal reorganisation ahead of its national convention, expected in early 2026.