Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has called for President Bola Tinubu's resignation, alleging that his administration is involved in "grand corruption." Obi referenced a recent International Monetary Fund consultation report that claims there has been N8.83 trillion in unbudgeted expenditures under the current government. He made these statements in a document titled "Grand Corruption: Nigeria’s Greatest Threat."

In an opinion piece for Premium Times, Dakuku Peterside argues that Nigeria's 2027 election campaign is already taking shape, with politicians preparing to showcase infrastructure projects such as flyovers, airports, stadiums and roads as evidence of performance. According to Peterside, such ribbon-cutting displays photograph well but risk obscuring deeper questions that the campaign ought to answer about governance and accountability. He contends that voters should look beyond concrete monuments when assessing whether government has truly worked.

Dan Ulasi has stated that the APC-led Federal Government has done nothing for Nigeria's South-East region, describing Peter Obi as the region's only hope ahead of the 2027 elections. According to him, Obi could secure at least 90 per cent of the votes in the region, as many voters believe the government has failed to address the South-East's developmental concerns, Vanguard News reported.

The Abia State Government has inaugurated an anti-corruption steering committee aimed at implementing the state's anti-corruption framework and promoting transparency. This initiative is part of the government's efforts to combat corruption within the state.

Comrade Ayodele Wisdom Olawande, the Minister of Youth Development, discussed President Bola Tinubu’s administration in an interview, emphasizing economic reforms, infrastructure development, and youth empowerment. He acknowledged the hardships resulting from ongoing reforms but stated that the administration's goal is to create a sustainable economy and generate jobs. Olawande expressed optimism about the All Progressives Congress (APC) having a brighter chance in the 2027 elections.

Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, the Accord Party’s 2027 governorship candidate in Oyo State, has promised to fix the deplorable Bodija road within 100 days, according to Tribune Online. The pledge was presented as a campaign commitment ahead of the Oyo governorship race, centering on road conditions and local infrastructure. The provided report gives no additional details about cost, contracting, scope, or how the pledge would be implemented.