The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ebonyi State Council, has urged politicians to focus on issue-based campaigns in preparation for the 2027 general elections. They cautioned against inflammatory rhetoric, character assassination, and divisive politics in a communiqué released following their congress.

Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY Newspapers and AriseNews Group, has urged Nigerian politicians to make the 2027 general election a contest of ideas rather than personalities. In an article by Sunday Aborisade, Obaigbena's charge, delivered last Thursday, is described as highlighting the country's enduring personality-driven campaign culture and the need for issue-based political engagement ahead of the polls.

Seyi Makinde, presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples' Movement (APM), has said that although his party may be discounted by opponents, its votes will count in Nigeria's 2027 elections. Speaking in Abuja, he also addressed petrol pricing, saying the government must show its workings. According to Vanguard, Labour Party figure Peter Obi said Makinde is qualified to be president, while other politicians, including Bala Mohammed and Daura, commented on candidates' electability ahead of the polls.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairmen’s Forum has started a nationwide inspection tour of projects carried out by APC administrations. This initiative aims to highlight the ruling party's achievements in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The forum indicated that this exercise will allow state party chairmen to evaluate development projects and governance records prior to further engagement.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged that the establishment of state police be delayed until after the 2027 general elections. He expressed concerns that the new policing system could be misused for political gain if implemented without proper safeguards, according to African Examiner.

Nigeria is set for a significant political transition in 2027 as several state governors prepare to leave office at the end of their tenure, according to Naija News. The report indicates that among those expected to bow out are Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, alongside other second-term governors who will have completed the constitutional maximum of two terms. Many first-term governors, meanwhile, are expected to seek re-election as the country moves towards the next general election cycle.