Former Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has left the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State, according to Naija News.

Taminu Turaki, chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party's Interim National Working Committee, has warned candidates for the 2027 elections against defecting after obtaining party tickets. This warning was issued on Wednesday, with Turaki stating that candidates whose names are submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission must adhere to this undertaking.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has sparked political reactions by stating that joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) was his best political decision, while also declaring that he was in the wrong party during his time in the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

Chief Michael Aondoakaa, a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has received his Certificate of Return as the governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming 2027 Benue State governorship election. The certificate was awarded at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja following his selection as the party's candidate.

Senator Orji Kalu has stated that President Tinubu is the frontrunner for the 2027 election, claiming to have made this assessment from his own observations. He emphasized the importance of unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) to address internal divisions and maintain strong support ahead of the election.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially confirmed former President Goodluck Jonathan as its flagbearer for the 2027 elections. Additionally, the party presented certificates to 21 gubernatorial candidates, while warning all nominees against defecting after securing the party's mandate.