Ibrahim Gotan, the Commissioner of Police in Osun State, has urged political parties, candidates, and stakeholders to maintain peaceful conduct in the lead-up to the governorship election. During an interactive session at the State Police Headquarters in Osogbo, he emphasized the importance of collective efforts among political actors to ensure a peaceful electoral process.

The Osun State Police Command held a stakeholders' meeting on Wednesday to address increasing political violence ahead of the upcoming governorship election. The discussions were notably influenced by the absence of representatives from the Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress (APC), as reported by Shina Abubakar.

Nyesom Wike has reassured candidates selected by the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the upcoming 2027 elections, encouraging them not to be anxious about their prospects. This statement was made during a meeting on Wednesday, aimed at boosting the candidates' confidence ahead of the polls.

Political tensions in Osun State escalated as the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Imole Campaign Council accused each other following incidents that resulted in fatalities and injuries ahead of the governorship election. The conflict intensified after the death of Accord Party member Ajayi Aderogba, also known as Rogba, among other incidents.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) criticized Bola Tinubu's administration for what it termed "grave insensitivity" following comments made by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who reportedly stated he does not perceive the hunger and hardship expressed by Nigerians. The ADC urged political figures Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi to remain vigilant in protecting the electoral process.

Taminu Turaki, chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party's Interim National Working Committee, has warned candidates for the 2027 elections against defecting after obtaining party tickets. This warning was issued on Wednesday, with Turaki stating that candidates whose names are submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission must adhere to this undertaking.