In a significant political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections, approximately 4,000 members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), including Deputy Chairman Mr. Okechukwu Idenyi and Secretary Bar. Solomon Adum, have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State. The formal reception of the defectors took place on Saturday, marking a notable change in the political landscape of the region.

Chief Sylvester Ugochinyere Eze, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), criticized party leaders including Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa for neglecting the NDC candidate, Ossai, during the recent bye-election in Enugu North senatorial district. Eze's statement, released to journalists in Nsukka, expressed disappointment over the lack of support for their candidate in the election held last Saturday.

The crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi West Senatorial District intensified as a forum supporting Senator Sunday Steve Karimi rejected claims made by Hon. Sam Aro regarding the outcome of the party's senatorial primary. The forum insists that Karimi is the legitimate candidate for the 2027 National Assembly election, according to Leadership (NG).

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing internal conflict following the replacement of several candidates who won primaries for the 2027 elections. According to Daily Trust, the party leadership replaced about six senatorial candidates and 19 House of Representatives ticket winners, leading to ongoing tensions among supporters in Ondo State.

The leadership crisis within the Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) escalated as Chief Ifeanyi Osegbo's executive took control of the party's state secretariat on Sunday. This development follows ongoing tensions with the current executive led by Senator Emma Anosike, indicating a significant shift in the party's internal dynamics, according to Vanguard.

Michael Akintomide, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Ondo East/Ondo West Federal Constituency in the 2027 National Assembly election, has urged party members to respect the party's supremacy. He cautioned against actions that could undermine the party's chances in the upcoming general election during a speech in Akure.