Nigeria is set for a significant political transition in 2027 as several state governors prepare to leave office at the end of their tenure, according to Naija News. The report indicates that among those expected to bow out are Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, alongside other second-term governors who will have completed the constitutional maximum of two terms. Many first-term governors, meanwhile, are expected to seek re-election as the country moves towards the next general election cycle.

The South-South Governors' Forum has pledged full support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027, according to Vanguard. Meeting in Calabar, the governors said the region has the capacity to become Nigeria's most formidable economic bloc and resolved to reposition it as an integrated economic powerhouse through greater regional cooperation.

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.

Stakeholders in Taraba State, Nigeria, operating under the aegis of Concerned Taraba Citizens, have accused Governor Agbu Kefas of failing to fulfil 42 campaign promises. According to Vanguard, the group's Executive Director, Yakubu Haruna, said in a statement that the outstanding projects cannot be ignored as the governor seeks a second term in the 2027 governorship election. The claims were reported from Abuja.

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has called on residents to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid for 2027, highlighting Tinubu's dedication to the development of Kano State. Yusuf's appeal emphasizes the importance of backing the president for continued progress in the region.

The six governors of Nigeria's South South geopolitical zone have resolved to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to discuss critical regional concerns, particularly infrastructure deficiencies and environmental development. The governors reached the decision during a meeting at the Cross River State Government House in Calabar on Monday, where they deliberated on various sociopolitical, economic and political challenges affecting the zone, according to the Daily Post.