The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced its governorship and deputy governorship candidates in 28 Nigerian states ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Ripples Nigeria, the list features prominent politicians including Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour in Lagos, Abubakar Malami in Kebbi, Isa Mohammed Ashiru in Kaduna and Great Ogboru in Delta State.

Abubakar Malami, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Kebbi State, has called for the restoration of Nigeria's fuel subsidy. According to the Daily Post, Malami said reinstating the subsidy should be among the immediate measures to address worsening economic hardship in the Northwest, arguing that its removal has increased pressure on households in the region and contributed to rising living costs.

Sule Lamido, former Governor of Jigawa State and a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), urged aspiring politicians and candidates to focus on issue-based campaigns rather than personal attacks as the 2027 general elections approach. He made this statement during a meeting with PDP Governorship candidates from Gombe, Kano, and Bauchi.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have stepped up efforts to win voter support in Southern Kaduna ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections. APC stakeholders in the zone have resolved to mobilise backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, while the ADC has outlined its own position on the contest, according to Leadership newspaper.

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.

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has mobilised support for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC), expressing confidence the party will win forthcoming elections in the state. According to Leadership newspaper, Idris spoke in Birnin Kebbi while receiving members of hunters' associations from the state's 21 local government areas, who visited to pledge their backing for the governor and the ruling party.