Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has officially announced her candidacy for the 2027 election after receiving her Certificate of Return from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for Kogi Central. She has begun rallying her supporters in preparation for the upcoming election.

Chief Michael Aondoakaa, a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has received his Certificate of Return as the governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming 2027 Benue State governorship election. The certificate was awarded at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja following his selection as the party's candidate.

Kwara PDP governorship candidate Bolakale Kawu has officially received his Certificate of Return for the upcoming 2027 election, which signifies his party's trust in him and his commitment to governance, according to Punch Politics.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially recognized Prof. Isa Ali Pantami as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Gombe State by presenting him with a Certificate of Return. This event occurred during the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Wednesday, marking a significant step in the party's preparations for the upcoming election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has awarded the Certificate of Return to Danladi Halilu Envulu-Anza, the senator-elect for Nasarawa North Senatorial District, representing the All Progressives Congress (APC). This follows his victory in the recent by-election, with the presentation ceremony occurring on June 22, 2026, a day after the official declaration of his win by the commission.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued Certificates of Return to its governorship candidates in preparation for the 2027 general elections. This presentation took place during a stakeholders meeting in Abuja, attended by members of the interim National Working Committee, the Board of Trustees, state chairmen, and the candidates themselves.