Ahead of the general elections in Nigeria scheduled for early next year, several bye-elections have taken place across the country, which are viewed as preliminary tests for the upcoming electoral process. These bye-elections are seen as indicators of the political landscape and voter sentiment leading into the larger elections.

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.

Dare Bejide, the governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress in the Ekiti State election, has alleged incidents of vote buying and physical assault at his polling unit in Ilawe-Ekiti. He made these claims while addressing a team of police officers on patrol in the area, according to African Examiner.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is under significant pressure from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) regarding the preparations for the 2027 general elections. This assertion was made by the party's National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, during an interview with The Sun.

PDP candidate Wole Oluyede has stated that the recent Ekiti gubernatorial election did not meet expectations, citing various irregularities. He is currently in consultation regarding potential next steps following the election results.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reported that it has received over N500 billion, which constitutes more than 50 percent of the budget allocated for the 2027 general elections. INEC Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Haruna, made this announcement during an interview with Arise News, discussing the commission's readiness and funding for the upcoming elections.