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.

Nigeria's Charismatic Bishops Conference has announced its endorsement of President Bola Tinubu as its preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election, according to Legit.ng. The religious body cited Tinubu's appointments as a reason for its support. Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume and Information Minister Mohammed Idris attended the conference's annual synod, where the announcement was made.

Nigeria's Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has called on religious leaders to promote peace, unity and responsible civic participation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Wednesday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja during the 12th Synod of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, where he represented the government, Akume stressed that elections will come and go but Nigeria must remain united.

The president of a Baptist seminary in Nigeria has called on churches to openly endorse political candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Punch, he urged churches not to shy away from backing candidates he described as God-fearing and people-oriented, arguing that religious institutions should play an active role in shaping the country's political choices.

Human rights lawyer Monday Onyekachi Ubani, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has cautioned the country's political class against escalating threats, intimidation and political intolerance ahead of the 2027 general election, according to ThisDay Live. He warned that Nigeria must not descend into political violence as the polls approach, urging restraint and tolerance among political actors.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu joined members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and religious leaders at a prayer service in Onikan, Lagos, held to seek divine support for President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and other party candidates ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections. According to Legit.ng, the event brought together political figures and clerics who offered prayers for the party's success in the forthcoming polls.