Oladipupo Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, has launched his campaign for the 2027 election. Speaking to supporters at the official flag-off, Adebutu vowed that the state's heritage would not be handed over to what he described as political mercenaries or transient tourists, according to Tribune Online.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Nigeria, on Wednesday officially launched its campaign for the 2027 governorship election at the Ake Palace Pavilion in Abeokuta, according to Tribune Online. Thousands of party supporters and Ogun State indigenes reportedly attended the event, with party faithful dressed in PDP attire arriving at the venue from as early as 10am, singing solidarity songs and waving party paraphernalia as the flag-off ceremony got underway.

Laja Adeoye of the Allied Peoples Movement has launched his campaign for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election, unveiling a policy platform called Atunto Eko 1.0. According to Legit.ng, the initiative aims to reach every ward in the state and focuses on education, healthcare, housing and security, with Adeoye pledging to reset Lagos if elected.

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.

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 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.