Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ogun State, has officially flagged off his campaign ahead of the 2027 election. According to Punch, Adebutu pledged to grant autonomy to local governments, improve the welfare of workers, and revive the state's economy if elected. The campaign launch marks an early start to political activities in the state as parties position themselves for the 2027 governorship race in Nigeria's southwest region.

Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Nigeria, has pledged to immortalise the late Ogogo if elected in the state's governorship race. According to Tribune Online, Adeola made the promise as part of his campaign ahead of the election. The blurb does not provide further details on how he intends to honour the late figure or the circumstances of Ogogo's death.

Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ogun State, and his wife have been honoured with chieftaincy titles by a traditional ruler in the state. According to Punch, the couple were installed as Gbademu and Yeye Gbademu of Owu Kingdom by the Ogun monarch. At the ceremony, Adebutu pledged his commitment to the development of Ogun State. The event was covered with photos published by the newspaper.

Ogun State All Progressives Congress governorship candidate Senator Solomon Adeola, known as Yayi, said the late veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly called Ogogo, would have been appointed his Special Adviser on Tourism and Culture had he won the 2027 governorship election. According to Punch, Adeola disclosed this during a condolence visit on Tuesday following the actor's death, paying tribute to the late Nollywood figure and revealing the role he had planned for him in his prospective administration.

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.

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.