The Osun State governorship election petition tribunal received no petitions challenging the outcome of the August 15 poll before the constitutionally stipulated 21-day window closed on Saturday, according to Information Nigeria. None of the 14 parties defeated in the election filed a challenge, leaving Governor Adeleke's victory unchallenged. The deadline's expiration means the result stands without legal contest from any of the losing candidates or their parties.

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.

The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Benue State, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, said on Monday that no law requires a governor to serve eight years, expressing confidence that the incumbent will lose the 2027 election. Speaking to journalists in Makurdi, he said voters will decide whether the sitting governor deserves another four-year mandate, according to Daily Trust.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned its Administrative Secretaries across Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory against operational lapses ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan issued the warning on September 7, 2026, in Lagos while opening a two-day Strategic Operational Workshop for the commission's officials, according to the Daily Post.

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 All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing internal conflict following the replacement of several candidates who won primaries for the 2027 elections. According to Daily Trust, the party leadership replaced about six senatorial candidates and 19 House of Representatives ticket winners, leading to ongoing tensions among supporters in Ondo State.