Christians, Muslims and traditional worshippers gathered in Lagos on Tuesday to pray for peaceful conduct of Nigeria's 2027 general elections and for President Bola Tinubu and Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, Vanguard reported. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy and other All Progressives Congress leaders attended, urging residents to shun violence before, during and after the polls.

Vanguard reports that, ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy Obafemi Hamzat and All Progressives Congress leaders urged residents to reject violence and maintain peaceful conduct before, during and after voting. The Lagos APC also said it would fully mobilise support for Bola Tinubu, Hamzat and its candidates, according to the report.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday held an interfaith prayer session for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, according to Tribune Online. The event, held ahead of the 2027 general elections, brought together party faithful to offer prayers for the country's leadership. Details of the venue and attendance were not provided in the report.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has officially launched its campaign for Nigeria's 2027 general elections, declaring support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid. According to Punch, the event featured an inter-faith prayer session marking the start of the party's mobilisation efforts ahead of the polls.

A call has been made to General Yakubu Gowon, a former Head of State, to organize a special national prayer for Nigeria in response to ongoing insecurity issues in the country, according to Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo.

The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (ADS), Osun State chapter, has endorsed Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming governorship election on August 15, 2026. This endorsement was announced during a special prayer and interactive session, where the society also called for a peaceful electoral process throughout the state.