Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised alarms regarding the remand of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore, labeling it a threat to Nigeria's democracy. His comments came after a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja, where Justice Mohammed Umar ordered Sowore's remand in Kuje Prison pending further proceedings.

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.

Uba Sani, the Governor of Kaduna State, has expressed his support for the expedited passage of the State Police Bill. He argues that the current shortage of security personnel in Nigeria necessitates the establishment of state police, framing it as an urgent requirement rather than a political decision, according to Tribune Online.

Paul Ibe, a media aide to Atiku Abubakar, has criticized President Bola Tinubu's administration for allegedly harassing former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, who has been in detention for 126 days. Ibe claims that El-Rufai's detention is a form of intimidation due to his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has called for Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, to step aside to facilitate a thorough investigation. The request aims to ensure that the probe can be conducted without any potential interference from Gbajabiamila's position.

Senator Adolphus Wabara, former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is intensifying his advocacy for credible elections in Nigeria. He is enlisting the support of Nigerians in the diaspora to join his campaign efforts, emphasizing the importance of integrity in the electoral process.