Supporters of Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gathered in large numbers at the Ake Palace Pavilion in Abeokuta on Wednesday, defying heavy rain to attend the launch of the party's 2027 Ogun State governorship campaign, according to ThisDay Live. The event, reported by correspondent James Sowole, marks the formal kickoff of the opposition party's bid for the state's top office ahead of the 2027 elections.

The Peoples Democratic Party in Abia State has launched its campaign ahead of the 2027 governorship election, pledging to unseat the state's Labour Party government, according to Punch. The move marks the start of the opposition party's efforts to reclaim power in the state, where it previously held office before losing to the Labour Party. The early campaign signals an intensifying political contest in the southeastern Nigerian state well ahead of the vote.

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.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State has launched its campaign for the 2027 governorship and State House of Assembly elections, according to Tribune Online. The party said it would focus on issues and the achievements of Governor Uba Sani's administration rather than personal attacks on opposition parties. It also pledged to conduct a peaceful and credible campaign as preparations for the polls begin.

Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ogun State, has officially flagged off his campaign ahead of the 2027 election. According to Punch, Adebutu pledged to grant autonomy to local governments, improve the welfare of workers, and revive the state's economy if elected. The campaign launch marks an early start to political activities in the state as parties position themselves for the 2027 governorship race in Nigeria's southwest region.

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has named Mogaji Olusegun Agboola as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Oyo State, Nigeria. According to the Daily Post, Agboola emerged following a substitution plenary held in Ibadan on Tuesday, where party members ratified the replacement of Michael Okunlade as the party's governorship flagbearer. The party said the decision marked a new phase in its preparations for the 2027 poll.