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.

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.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State has launched its campaign for the 2027 governorship and State House of Assembly elections, according to Tribune Online. The party said it would focus on issues and the achievements of Governor Uba Sani's administration rather than personal attacks on opposition parties. It also pledged to conduct a peaceful and credible campaign as preparations for the polls begin.

Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has defended the party's absence from the inauguration of a presidential campaign office linked to Governor Seyi Makinde, according to Naija News. His comments came amid discussion involving Peter Obi and the ADC's position within Nigeria's opposition politics ahead of future elections.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have stepped up efforts to win voter support in Southern Kaduna ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections. APC stakeholders in the zone have resolved to mobilise backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, while the ADC has outlined its own position on the contest, according to Leadership newspaper.

The Kebbi State police command has held a stakeholders' engagement meeting in Birnin Kebbi aimed at ensuring peaceful campaigns ahead of the governorship and state assembly elections. According to Leadership newspaper, the meeting, held a day before campaigns were set to begin, featured remarks from Commissioner of Police Umar Muhammad Hadejia and the state's resident electoral commissioner, who urged parties and supporters to conduct themselves peacefully.