Oyo governor Seyi Makinde, the APM's presidential candidate, reportedly told a party town hall in Akure that the sky did not fall when two South-West candidates ran in 1999, and challenged rivals to match his stamina on the campaign trail. He also took a veiled swipe at President Tinubu.
An analysis based on the 2026 voter register argues that the North-West and South-West hold the most voters and could swing the 2027 presidential election. The parties are expected to focus their campaigns on both zones. The figures come from the electoral commission's register.
A group known as DMI has declared support for President Tinubu's economic reforms and announced an alliance with his campaign for the 2027 elections. The announcement follows the APC's campaign flag-off. Rival parties continue to court voters on cost-of-living concerns.
Political economist Pat Utomi has challenged President Tinubu to take part in a live debate and defend his achievements before the 2027 election. There was no immediate response from the presidency.
The APC has accused Atiku Abubakar and the ADC of plotting fake news, citing deepfake videos and a forged letter, to disrupt the party's Kaduna campaign rally. The ADC has rejected the claim and challenged the APC to produce evidence.