Jonathan Vatsa, a member of the All Progressives Congress in Niger State and former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, has advised Governor Mohammed Umar Bago to select a Christian running mate for the 2027 governorship election. He cautioned that failing to do so could lead to a loss of support for the party, citing concerns over the marginalization of Christians.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has endorsed Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde for the presidency ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general election, according to Legit.ng. Obi reportedly highlighted Makinde's qualifications for the office and called for political unity to ensure credible elections. The endorsement marks a notable development in early alignments among opposition figures as parties and aspirants begin positioning for the next presidential contest in Nigeria.

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has explained its endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for Nigeria's 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Channels Television's The Morning Brief on Friday, APGA National Chairman Sylvester Ezeokenwa said the decision was based on the party's long-standing policy and its confidence in Tinubu's leadership, according to African Examiner.

The Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on religious leaders to prioritize truth and verify information before sharing it publicly. During a capacity-building workshop for Islamic clerics from Northern Nigeria in Abuja, Secretary-General Prof. Is-haq O. Oloyede emphasized the importance of responsible communication in sermons, particularly in the context of the upcoming 2027 elections.

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.

An influential politician from Ondo has made a prediction regarding the outcome of the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria, expressing optimism about the country's political future, according to Legit.ng.