A group has accused Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of intimidating traditional monarchs who may not support his political interests ahead of the 2027 elections in the state. The allegation, reported by Punch, links the claimed intimidation to political alignments and loyalties among Oyo's royal institutions as the next electoral cycle approaches.

The Oyo State Police Command has clarified that reports suggesting a traditional ruler in Oriire Local Government Area was invited for questioning regarding the kidnapping of pupils and teachers are false. The police addressed these claims in a recent statement, emphasizing their commitment to accurate communication about the ongoing investigation.

The Olowu of Owu Kingdom in Abeokuta, Oba Saka Adelola Matemilola, has appealed for calm and restraint following the alleged burning of the residence of the Baale of Elere-Adubi, Chief Rasheed Adubi, in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. According to Vanguard, the monarch made the appeal while leading a delegation to visit the burnt residence. The incident is being treated as alleged arson.

Wale Adedayo, a former chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area who served under Governor Dapo Abiodun, has declared that the All Progressives Congress has lost touch with people in Ogun State and will be voted out in the 2027 governorship election, according to the Daily Post. The report frames his statement as a political warning ahead of the poll, presenting the claim as Adedayo’s view rather than an established electoral outcome.

Aggrieved members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State staged a protest in Ibadan on Tuesday over the alleged imposition of candidates and the recent upload of Adegboyega Adegoke's name on the INEC portal. According to Tribune Online, the protesters stormed the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) and the party secretariat to register their grievances, marking another in a series of demonstrations by dissatisfied party members in the state.

The Ogun West Progressive Unity Forum (OWPUF) has endorsed Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola's governorship bid for 2027, countering claims of division within the senatorial district regarding his aspirations. The group asserted that the district remains united in its political goals, despite reports of opposition to Adeola's candidacy.