Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has endorsed President Bola Tinubu as the credible candidate for the APC in the 2027 presidential election, emphasizing the importance of Southern presidential equity in his reasoning.

Former Benue State governor Samuel Ortom has said he does not regret publicly supporting President Bola Tinubu, describing the endorsement as a deliberate political decision made after Nigerians gave the former Lagos State governor the mandate in the 2023 election. Ortom's comments come amid political positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.

Senator Orji Kalu has stated that President Tinubu is the frontrunner for the 2027 election, claiming to have made this assessment from his own observations. He emphasized the importance of unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) to address internal divisions and maintain strong support ahead of the election.

Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial District, has endorsed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde's potential presidential bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Tribune Online, Ajadi praised Makinde's 'Reset Nigeria' agenda while declaring his support. The endorsement adds to early political manoeuvring and alignments among Nigerian politicians and parties as stakeholders begin positioning themselves for the 2027 polls.

Chief Michael Aondoakaa, a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has received his Certificate of Return as the governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming 2027 Benue State governorship election. The certificate was awarded at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja following his selection as the party's candidate.

Public affairs and political analysts from Southern Nigeria have criticized the selection of former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate for Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. Analysts suggest that this choice may hinder Atiku's chances of winning the election, as reported by DAILY POST.