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.

Human rights activist Dickson Iroegbu warned that there would be a revolution if the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is prevented from appearing on the ballot for the 2027 general elections. Iroegbu made this statement during an interview on the Mic-On podcast with media personality Seun Okinbaloye, highlighting the potential consequences of excluding the NDC from the electoral process.

Nigerian news website Politico.ng was reportedly hacked shortly after publishing a projection for the country's 2027 general election. According to a statement from an official identified as Omotola, the projection had drawn significant attention on social media and among political stakeholders since its publication. The timing of the cyberattack has raised questions about a possible link to the contentious election forecast, though no group has claimed responsibility and details of the breach remain limited.

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.

Seyi Makinde, presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples' Movement (APM), has said that although his party may be discounted by opponents, its votes will count in Nigeria's 2027 elections. Speaking in Abuja, he also addressed petrol pricing, saying the government must show its workings. According to Vanguard, Labour Party figure Peter Obi said Makinde is qualified to be president, while other politicians, including Bala Mohammed and Daura, commented on candidates' electability ahead of the polls.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has defended its decision to solicit funds from aspirants, stakeholders and others ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying the move is being misrepresented. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, the party expressed concern over what it described as a wave of deliberate misinformation and propaganda by disgruntled elements regarding its candidate selection and financing process. The NDC said the clarification was necessary to set the record straight, according to Leadership.