Nigeria's Charismatic Bishops Conference has announced its endorsement of President Bola Tinubu as its preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election, according to Legit.ng. The religious body cited Tinubu's appointments as a reason for its support. Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume and Information Minister Mohammed Idris attended the conference's annual synod, where the announcement was made.

A group of charismatic bishops in Nigeria has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu, saying they will stand with him even beyond the 2027 general election. According to Vanguard, the clerics pledged their backing for the president for as long as he is willing to serve, including a potential second term. The endorsement was reported by Vanguard News on September 9, 2026.

Ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general election, President Bola Tinubu urged Christian leaders to promote peace and responsible participation in the electoral process, warning against using the pulpit to incite violence or deepen divisions. According to Vanguard, Tinubu made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2026 International Synod, cautioning bishops not to turn their pulpits into platforms for incitement.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emphasized the importance of interfaith dialogue in addressing insecurity in Nigeria during a meeting with Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher from the Holy See. He reiterated his administration's commitment to fostering peace, harmony, and tolerance among the country's diverse religious communities.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of next year's election, has said that Datti Baba-Ahmed remains his brother and ally despite their political differences. According to Information Nigeria, Obi's remarks followed comments by the former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate suggesting that none of the major opposition figures seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu have the capacity to improve Nigeria.

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who represents Abia North, has called on Nigerians living abroad to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration and the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 elections, according to Vanguard. Speaking in Abuja, Kalu also faulted calls for a return of fuel subsidy, urging instead a focus on security and economic growth. The report indicates he also mobilised support for Hamzat as part of his outreach to the diaspora community.