Seyi Makinde, presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples' Movement (APM), has said that although his party may be discounted by opponents, its votes will count in Nigeria's 2027 elections. Speaking in Abuja, he also addressed petrol pricing, saying the government must show its workings. According to Vanguard, Labour Party figure Peter Obi said Makinde is qualified to be president, while other politicians, including Bala Mohammed and Daura, commented on candidates' electability ahead of the polls.

Ondo North Senator Olajide Ipinsagba has urged aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State to pursue reconciliation and unity in preparation for the 2027 general election, according to Punch.

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.

Ogba Oghenevewogaga, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is fearful of the opposition. He asserted that under the leadership of National Chairman David Mark and presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, the ADC will grow stronger, predicting that APC's concerns will materialize in 2027.

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has stated that he believes President Bola Tinubu will win re-election in 2027 without significant opposition, citing the current disarray among opposition parties. Speaking at a gathering of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kalu emphasized that Tinubu faces no real competition as the opposition is fragmented and lacks the necessary support to challenge effectively.

Nigeria's New Nigeria Peoples Party has cautioned Labour Party figure Peter Obi and the NDC over a potential alliance involving Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 presidential election. According to Legit.ng, the NNPP's warning centres on predictions that Kwankwaso could betray any such arrangement, raising fresh questions about the opposition's electoral prospects. The development highlights ongoing uncertainty over possible coalitions among Nigeria's opposition parties as early positioning for the 2027 race begins.