A support group of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Zamfara State has criticised Governor Dauda Lawal over what it described as poor leadership. The group, known as the Integrity Group, alleged in a statement issued by its chairman, Muhammad Lawal, that unfulfilled promises, insecurity and economic hardship have affected the state, according to the Daily Post. The criticism adds to political pressure on the governor over security and economic conditions in the northwestern Nigerian state.

Abubakar Chika Malami, the African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Kebbi State, has formally launched his campaign ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections, according to Vanguard. He pledged to run an issue-based campaign and said he would prioritise healthcare and other critical sectors if elected. The campaign's Director-General also addressed the flag-off event in Birnin Kebbi.

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 Kano State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Amin Little, has condemned a recent attack on journalists in the state, according to Tribune Online. He pledged zero tolerance for political thuggery and violence, stressing his commitment to a peaceful political environment in Kano State.

Campaigns for Nigeria's governorship and House of Assembly elections have officially commenced, with at least four candidates launching their bids on the first day, according to Daily Trust. Those flagging off campaigns include African Democratic Congress candidate Abubakar Malami in Kebbi State and All Progressives Congress candidate Tijani Ahmad in Adamawa State, alongside Galadima, Chinda and Adebutu in other states. The launches mark the formal start of the race ahead of the polls across the country.

Following the lifting of the ban on political campaigns for governorship and state assembly elections in Nigeria, All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate Tijjani Galadima has officially launched his 2027 campaign in Adamawa State. At a news conference, he unveiled his "Adamawa Rising Agenda," pledging to reduce the state's dependence on federal allocations by transforming agriculture into industrial value chains, according to Tribune Online. The launch marks the formal start of electioneering ahead of the 2027 polls.