Kabiru Bello Bandawaire, the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Taraba North, has rejected claims that he has been replaced as the party's candidate. He affirmed his position as the duly nominated flag bearer and stated that he will not withdraw from the race during a speech in Jalingo, Taraba State.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has sparked political reactions by stating that joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) was his best political decision, while also declaring that he was in the wrong party during his time in the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

Dominic Alancha, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, has urged the party to replace Governor Hyacinth Alia as its candidate for the upcoming governorship election. He claims that Alia lacks popularity and is underperforming, which could hinder the party's chances of winning. Alancha expressed these views during a recent appearance as a guest.

Former Inspector-General of Police, Sulaiman Abba, has officially left the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and announced his intention to run for the Jigawa Central Senatorial seat in the upcoming 2027 general election. He made this announcement during a speech to party supporters and stakeholders in Bamaina, his hometown.

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has rejected claims of his defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). He stated that he remains a dedicated member of the APC and labeled the circulating posters on social media suggesting otherwise as false and politically motivated.

International development partners have called on Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, the Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to ensure strict adherence to electoral laws amid the recent candidate substitutions by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the National Assembly. This request highlights the importance of compliance with electoral regulations during the electoral process in Nigeria.