Christians, Muslims and traditional worshippers gathered in Lagos on Tuesday to pray for peaceful conduct of Nigeria's 2027 general elections and for President Bola Tinubu and Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, Vanguard reported. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy and other All Progressives Congress leaders attended, urging residents to shun violence before, during and after the polls.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought the partnership of the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Osuolale Akiolu, and the Lagos Traditional Council to promote peace and citizen mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Elections. According to Tribune Online, INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan made the request on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, during a courtesy visit to the traditional ruler's palace in Lagos.

A Lagos State lawmaker has declared that President Bola Tinubu and Obafemi Hamzat's tickets are unstoppable in the 2027 elections, according to Punch. The lawmaker also urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to support Tinubu rather than contest against him. The statement was made publicly, reflecting ongoing political positioning ahead of Nigeria's next general election cycle.

The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (ADS), Osun State chapter, has endorsed Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming governorship election on August 15, 2026. This endorsement was announced during a special prayer and interactive session, where the society also called for a peaceful electoral process throughout the state.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has officially launched its campaign for Nigeria's 2027 general elections, declaring support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid. According to Punch, the event featured an inter-faith prayer session marking the start of the party's mobilisation efforts ahead of the polls.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced its governorship and deputy governorship candidates in 28 Nigerian states ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Ripples Nigeria, the list features prominent politicians including Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour in Lagos, Abubakar Malami in Kebbi, Isa Mohammed Ashiru in Kaduna and Great Ogboru in Delta State.