The Ndi Igbo community in Rivers State has endorsed Hon. Kingsley Chinda, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, ahead of the state's 2027 election. The endorsement was announced at an 'After August Meeting Solidarity Rally' organised by the community's Women's Wing at the Catholic Institute, according to The Tide.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has signed the 2026 State Appropriation Bill into law, describing it as "a breath of fresh air" and the start of a new chapter of unity and progress for the state. According to The Tide, the brief ceremony took place at Government House in Port Harcourt, where Fubara expressed gratitude to God, stakeholders, and others involved in the budget process, hailing what he called a new era of cooperation.

Eze Leslie Eke, the traditional ruler of Evo Kingdom in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, has urged members of the Ok Chinda Vanguard, a support group for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, to remain selfless and intentional in their mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 elections. The monarch cautioned the group to conduct its activities carefully as it works to secure the emergence of its preferred candidate, according to The Tide.

Barrister Glory Wobo, President General of Our Will, a support group for OK Chinda, emphasized the importance of allowing the best candidate to lead Rivers State in the upcoming governorship election. In a media interview, he urged the people of Rivers State to prioritize merit in their voting decisions.

Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has endorsed President Bola Tinubu as the credible candidate for the APC in the 2027 presidential election, emphasizing the importance of Southern presidential equity in his reasoning.

Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has described Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde as presidential material, according to PM News. Obi made the remark ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general election, adding that whoever wins the poll fairly should be supported by others to help move the country forward. The comments come amid early political manoeuvring and speculation over potential candidates and alliances for the next presidential race in Africa's most populous nation.