The Ndi Igbo community in Rivers State has endorsed Hon. Kingsley Chinda, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, ahead of the state's 2027 election. The endorsement was announced at an 'After August Meeting Solidarity Rally' organised by the community's Women's Wing at the Catholic Institute, according to The Tide.

Barrister Glory Wobo, President General of Our Will, a support group for OK Chinda, emphasized the importance of allowing the best candidate to lead Rivers State in the upcoming governorship election. In a media interview, he urged the people of Rivers State to prioritize merit in their voting decisions.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has endorsed Kingsley Chinda, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, as his preferred successor for the 2027 election, according to African Examiner. Fubara announced his position on Wednesday at the commissioning of the Rivers Medical Industries Project in Port Harcourt. The governor also declared support for the Rainbow coalition and remarked that he had "gone back to our family," the outlet reported.

Ogba Oghenevewogaga, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is fearful of the opposition. He asserted that under the leadership of National Chairman David Mark and presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, the ADC will grow stronger, predicting that APC's concerns will materialize in 2027.

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.

Chekwas Okorie, the founder and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has urged stakeholders in the South East geopolitical zone of Nigeria to refrain from actions that could undermine the newly established South East Development Commission (SEDC). He expressed his support for the commission and commended President [name not provided] for its establishment, emphasizing the importance of unity among political leaders in the region.