Peter Obi, described as the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate for the 2027 election, said his record as former Anambra state governor shows he can improve Nigeria if elected president. According to Information Nigeria, his remarks responded to comments by his former running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, regarding politicians challenging President Bola Tinubu.

Dr. Kelechi Anosike, the 2027 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, has criticized the ban on commercial motorcycles, stating that it negatively impacts the community. He promises to implement a welfarist government that will prioritize humane policies if elected.

The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Benue State, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, said on Monday that no law requires a governor to serve eight years, expressing confidence that the incumbent will lose the 2027 election. Speaking to journalists in Makurdi, he said voters will decide whether the sitting governor deserves another four-year mandate, according to Daily Trust.

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia opened the Benue 2035 Economic Transformation, Capital Formation and Prosperity Summit in Makurdi by urging participants to produce practical strategies for growth. According to the Daily Post, he said the plans should attract investment, create jobs and improve residents’ quality of life. The remarks were delivered at the Fr Alia Conference Hall, SEMA, framing the summit as a pathway to long-term prosperity for the state.

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.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has described Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as qualified to become president, according to Daily Trust. Speaking at the commissioning of the presidential campaign office of the Allied People's Movement (APM), Obi said Nigeria needs a leader committed to unity and inclusion, and endorsed those involved in the political initiative.