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.

Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has endorsed President Bola Tinubu as the credible candidate for the APC in the 2027 presidential election, emphasizing the importance of Southern presidential equity in his reasoning.

The Oyo State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, has received defectors from the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ogo Oluwa, according to ThisDay Live. The event took place in Ibadan and was reported by journalist Kemi Olaitan. The defection represents a boost for the ADC ahead of the governorship contest in Oyo State, though further details about the number of defectors or their reasons were not disclosed.

The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (ADS), Osun State chapter, has endorsed Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming governorship election on August 15, 2026. This endorsement was announced during a special prayer and interactive session, where the society also called for a peaceful electoral process throughout the state.

Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial District, has endorsed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde's potential presidential bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Tribune Online, Ajadi praised Makinde's 'Reset Nigeria' agenda while declaring his support. The endorsement adds to early political manoeuvring and alignments among Nigerian politicians and parties as stakeholders begin positioning themselves for the 2027 polls.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued Certificates of Return to its governorship candidates in preparation for the 2027 general elections. This presentation took place during a stakeholders meeting in Abuja, attended by members of the interim National Working Committee, the Board of Trustees, state chairmen, and the candidates themselves.