The African Democratic Congress in Rivers State has rejected remarks by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who said ADC vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi would be defeated by noon on election day. According to Daily Trust, the ADC said intimidation would not win the 2027 election and stressed that only the Independent National Electoral Commission has the power to announce results.

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.

Eze Leslie Eke, the traditional ruler of Evo Kingdom in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, has urged members of the Ok Chinda Vanguard, a support group for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, to remain selfless and intentional in their mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 elections. The monarch cautioned the group to conduct its activities carefully as it works to secure the emergence of its preferred candidate, according to The Tide.

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, addressed members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on June 24, 2026, emphasizing the need for a vigorous political struggle ahead of the 2027 general elections. He asserted that political power is not easily granted and requires significant effort, sacrifice, and dedication to achieve.

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.

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has cautioned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against depending on luck as they prepare for the 2027 elections. He emphasized that power must be actively seized rather than passively awaited, urging party members to take decisive action in their political strategies.