Opposition members in Ebonyi State protested against Governor Francis Nwifuru over remarks made during the swearing-in of newly elected local government chairmen and deputies, according to the Daily Post. Demonstrators appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police and the Ebonyi State Commissioner of Police. The blurb does not specify the exact wording of Nwifuru’s warning, turnout, location details, or any arrests.

The Peoples Democratic Party youth leader in Ebonyi State condemned remarks attributed to Governor Francis Nwifuru after a viral video reportedly showed him urging newly inaugurated local government chairmen not to allow opposition parties to win. According to Vanguard, Engr. Kalu Francis Okechukwu called the comments a threat to democratic principles and said Ebonyi’s opposition would not be intimidated.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ebonyi State has refuted claims that it is supporting Chief Ifeanyi Odii, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 elections. The NDC stated that the alleged endorsement was orchestrated by dismissed officials of the party in the state, according to reports.

The Benue State Commissioner for Information, Solomon Iorpev, has criticised Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi following the disruption of his convoy during a visit to the state on Tuesday. According to the Daily Post, Iorpev said Obi's decision to visit Benue without formally notifying the state government breached protocol given his status, and accused him of seeking trouble. The comments signal rising political tensions in the state ahead of elections.

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has denied allegations that he sponsored thugs to attack and block Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), from entering Makurdi, the state capital. According to the report, Obi alleged in a viral video that political thugs led by a special assistant to the governor were behind the incident. Alia dismissed the claims and said Obi was not a political threat ahead of the 2027 elections.

Communities in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi have endorsed Ifeanyichukwuma Odii as the governorship candidate for the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming 2027 gubernatorial elections, highlighting his competence and vision as key reasons for their support.