The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially opened its state secretariat in Bauchi State and announced Hon. Usman Adamu Ahmed Suphi as its governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. During the event, Suphi introduced Alhaji Abdulkadir Alin Bababa as his running mate. The ceremony took place at the new party headquarters located on Kobi Street.

Oladipupo Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, has launched his campaign for the 2027 election. Speaking to supporters at the official flag-off, Adebutu vowed that the state's heritage would not be handed over to what he described as political mercenaries or transient tourists, according to Tribune Online.

Former Federal Inland Revenue Service executive chairman Mohammed Mamman Nami has confirmed his candidacy for governor of Niger State under the People's Democratic Party. Meanwhile, former Inspector General of Police Mohammed Abubakar Adamu re-entered the governorship race on Saturday, September 5, emerging as the candidate of the Social Democratic Party in Nasarawa State. According to Daily Trust, the emergence of both men as candidates has stirred political issues in Niger and Nasarawa states ahead of forthcoming elections.

Dr Raymond Edoh, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) deputy governorship candidate in Benue State, has condemned the reported obstruction of the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the state. In a statement signed in Abuja, Edoh called for an investigation into the incident and urged the federal government, security agencies, and the Benue State government to clarify the circumstances surrounding the reported attack on Obi, according to Leadership newspaper.

John Ogar, factional chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Cross River State, has rejected the governorship candidate uploaded by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing the individual as an imposter. According to the Daily Post, INEC had days earlier announced Mrs Nkoyo Toyo, a former Nigerian ambassador to Ethiopia, as the party's candidate for the state. The dispute highlights internal divisions within the ADC in Cross River over its legitimate governorship flagbearer.

Barr. Mohammed Sani Abbas, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) gubernatorial candidate in Kaduna State for the 2027 election, has condemned an attack on Peter Obi, described as the party's presidential candidate, while he was travelling into Makurdi, Benue State. In a statement issued by Ibrahim Muhammad, Abbas called the episode an 'unfortunate incident.' Details of the attack itself were not provided in the report.