Official campaigns for Nigeria's 2027 governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections began on September 8, in line with the timetable set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to Daily Trust, INEC's schedule indicates that public campaigns for presidential and National Assembly positions commenced three weeks earlier, with the staggered start reflecting the commission's phased approach to the country's 2027 general elections.

In an opinion piece for Premium Times, Dakuku Peterside argues that Nigeria's 2027 election campaign is already taking shape, with politicians preparing to showcase infrastructure projects such as flyovers, airports, stadiums and roads as evidence of performance. According to Peterside, such ribbon-cutting displays photograph well but risk obscuring deeper questions that the campaign ought to answer about governance and accountability. He contends that voters should look beyond concrete monuments when assessing whether government has truly worked.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ebonyi State Council, has urged politicians to focus on issue-based campaigns in preparation for the 2027 general elections. They cautioned against inflammatory rhetoric, character assassination, and divisive politics in a communiqué released following their congress.

A Daily Post opinion piece by Adedayo Showemimo examines the political communicators and spokesmen defending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration as Nigeria moves toward the 2027 general elections. The article argues that the depth and diversity of Tinubu's media team, which has explained and at times aggressively promoted the government's narrative since his inauguration on May 29, 2023, merits closer attention ahead of the polls.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that the next General Election in Kenya is scheduled for August 10, 2027. The announcement includes details on campaign timelines, nomination processes, and key requirements for candidates.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has officially launched its campaign for Nigeria's 2027 general elections, declaring support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid. According to Punch, the event featured an inter-faith prayer session marking the start of the party's mobilisation efforts ahead of the polls.