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.

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.

Political analyst Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor has urged President Bola Tinubu to rein in what he described as "overzealous" political actors, warning that unchecked political tension could engulf Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Vanguard, Ejiofor made the call in a statement issued on Wednesday, referencing a recent incident in Benue involving the reported blockage of Peter Obi. He appealed for intervention to prevent escalating political hostilities in the country.

The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has condemned a reported attack on the convoy of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Coalition (NDC), in Benue State. According to the group, the incident could be a warning sign of potential violence during Nigeria's 2027 general elections. The convoy was reportedly attacked in Benue, though details of the assault were not fully disclosed. ASITU urged action to prevent further political violence ahead of the polls.

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.

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.