# Nigeria 2027 election political developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-2027-election-political-developments > Updated: 2026-10-28T16:35:13.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Political activity regarding the 2027 general elections in Nigeria has emerged through calls for electoral reform and candidate pledges. In Akwa Ibom, Resident Electoral Commissioner Prof. Anugbum Onuoha urged the National Assembly to legislate mandatory representation for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) on political party lists, noting a lack of candidates with disabilities in recent elections. Concurrently, All Progressives Congress (APC) figures have begun outlining campaign priorities. In Etim Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) Ekperikpe Ekpo pledged to use ‘federal might’ to secure APC victories. Other APC candidates, such as Representative Eugene Dibiagwu and Dr. Paddy Iyamu, have expressed intentions for re-election or candidacy, focusing on legislative goals such as ‘dividends of democracy’, healthcare, and youth development. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-28: APC candidates in Nigeria pledge legislative priorities for 2027 APC candidates Eugene Dibiagwu and Paddy Iyamu have pledged to prioritize constituent development and legislative protections for vulnerable groups if elected to the House of Representatives in 2027. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apc-candidates-in-nigeria-pledge-legislative-priorities-for-2027 ### 2026-10-24: Akwa Ibom political leaders call for PWD inclusion and discuss 2027 elections An INEC official in Akwa Ibom is urging the National Assembly to mandate elective seats for persons with disabilities, while a federal minister pledged to use government power to support the APC in 2027. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/akwa-ibom-political-leaders-call-for-pwd-inclusion-and-discuss-2027-elections --- Cite as: Nigeria 2027 election political developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-2027-election-political-developments