Christians, Muslims and traditional worshippers gathered in Lagos on Tuesday to pray for peaceful conduct of Nigeria's 2027 general elections and for President Bola Tinubu and Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, Vanguard reported. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy and other All Progressives Congress leaders attended, urging residents to shun violence before, during and after the polls.

Ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general election, President Bola Tinubu urged Christian leaders to promote peace and responsible participation in the electoral process, warning against using the pulpit to incite violence or deepen divisions. According to Vanguard, Tinubu made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2026 International Synod, cautioning bishops not to turn their pulpits into platforms for incitement.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ebonyi State Council, has urged politicians to focus on issue-based campaigns in preparation for the 2027 general elections. They cautioned against inflammatory rhetoric, character assassination, and divisive politics in a communiqué released following their congress.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought the partnership of the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Osuolale Akiolu, and the Lagos Traditional Council to promote peace and citizen mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Elections. According to Tribune Online, INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan made the request on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, during a courtesy visit to the traditional ruler's palace in Lagos.

Nigeria's Charismatic Bishops Conference has announced its endorsement of President Bola Tinubu as its preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election, according to Legit.ng. The religious body cited Tinubu's appointments as a reason for its support. Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume and Information Minister Mohammed Idris attended the conference's annual synod, where the announcement was made.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has begun early mobilisation ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections, holding an inter-faith prayer gathering for the party. According to Tribune Online, a party figure described the event as a way of putting the 2027 elections 'in motion on prayer mode' and urged participants to pray for the success of the party's candidates.