Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY Newspapers and AriseNews Group, has urged Nigerian politicians to make the 2027 general election a contest of ideas rather than personalities. In an article by Sunday Aborisade, Obaigbena's charge, delivered last Thursday, is described as highlighting the country's enduring personality-driven campaign culture and the need for issue-based political engagement ahead of the polls.

An opinion piece published by Nigeria's PM News criticises what it describes as a politics of character assassination, arguing that political ambition should not eclipse the national interest. The author notes that President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar were once political allies who cooperated in the past, recalling that Tinubu publicly appealed to Atiku in 2022 to reciprocate support Tinubu had given Atiku's 2007 presidential bid. The piece questions whether personal rivalry should dominate Nigeria's politics.

According to ThisDay Live, insecurity has significantly impacted Nigeria, leading to widespread suffering and humiliation. The article by Monday Philips Ekpe calls for a direct and decisive response to address the ongoing terror that has plagued the nation.

The Presidency has criticized Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, regarding his performance in a recent interview. Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, expressed these remarks in a post on his verified X account. The comments were made in response to Obi's interview, although specific details of the interview were not disclosed.

Femi Ogbonnikan discusses the political landscape in Ogun, Nigeria, as the 2027 governorship election approaches. He notes that the current pursuit of power among opposition figures is heavily influenced by sentiment rather than rational political strategy, suggesting a need for reflection among these leaders.

A cartoon published by Vanguard depicts Nigerian politicians as 'born again', suggesting a transformation or change in their behavior or beliefs. The cartoon serves as a commentary on the political landscape in Nigeria, highlighting perceptions of politicians' integrity and accountability.