Sule Lamido, former Governor of Jigawa State and a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), urged aspiring politicians and candidates to focus on issue-based campaigns rather than personal attacks as the 2027 general elections approach. He made this statement during a meeting with PDP Governorship candidates from Gombe, Kano, and Bauchi.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ebonyi State has refuted claims that it is supporting Chief Ifeanyi Odii, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 elections. The NDC stated that the alleged endorsement was orchestrated by dismissed officials of the party in the state, according to reports.

Communities in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi have endorsed Ifeanyichukwuma Odii as the governorship candidate for the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming 2027 gubernatorial elections, highlighting his competence and vision as key reasons for their support.

Public affairs analyst Paschal Oluchukwu has called on Igbo elites in Ebonyi State to avoid politicizing cultural traditions. His statement, made on Saturday, follows recent instances where elites, particularly from Ezza, used the Okeaku New Yam Festival to convey political messages. Oluchukwu cautioned against this trend, emphasizing the importance of preserving the cultural significance of such traditions.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged that the establishment of state police be delayed until after the 2027 general elections. He expressed concerns that the new policing system could be misused for political gain if implemented without proper safeguards, according to African Examiner.

In a significant political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections, approximately 4,000 members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), including Deputy Chairman Mr. Okechukwu Idenyi and Secretary Bar. Solomon Adum, have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State. The formal reception of the defectors took place on Saturday, marking a notable change in the political landscape of the region.