Adewole Adebayo, presidential candidate of Nigeria's Social Democratic Party (SDP), has said that elites occupying the Presidential Villa and state government houses are among the country's major problems. According to Daily Post, he made the remarks during the unveiling of his manifesto for the 2027 presidential election, which was broadcast live on TVC. The comments form part of his early campaign positioning ahead of the 2027 vote.

Kenyan businessman and 2027 presidential hopeful Jimi Wanjigi has pledged that eradicating poverty will be his central goal if elected head of state, arguing that economic hardship is the root cause of the country's persistent challenges. Speaking on the Thee Alfa House YouTube channel, the Safina Party leader framed his bid around structural economic reform and criticised official policies for failing to deliver direct financial relief to ordinary households, while acknowledging gains in healthcare and education since independence.

Peter Obi, himself a presidential candidate, has said Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is qualified to be president of Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections, according to Channels Television. Obi also urged opposition politicians to set aside their differences and concentrate on tackling poverty, hunger and insecurity across the country.

Comrade Ayodele Wisdom Olawande, the Minister of Youth Development, discussed President Bola Tinubu’s administration in an interview, emphasizing economic reforms, infrastructure development, and youth empowerment. He acknowledged the hardships resulting from ongoing reforms but stated that the administration's goal is to create a sustainable economy and generate jobs. Olawande expressed optimism about the All Progressives Congress (APC) having a brighter chance in the 2027 elections.

Prince Adewole Adebayo, presidential candidate of Nigeria's Social Democratic Party (SDP), has pledged to reduce the prices of petrol, cooking gas and aviation fuel (Jet A1) to ₦200 per litre if elected president in 2027. According to Information Nigeria, Adebayo made the promise while speaking during a news event. The pledge comes as fuel costs remain a major concern for Nigerians ahead of the next general election.

Mike Ogaba-Ojah, a candidate of the NDC for the Benue State House of Assembly, has unveiled a three-point agenda ahead of the election. According to Punch, the agenda focuses on job creation, security, and infrastructure, which the candidate presented as his key priorities for representing his constituency. The announcement forms part of his campaign to win a seat in the state legislature in Benue State, Nigeria.