Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has warned political parties and their supporters against hate speech, provocation, intimidation and violence as the 2027 governorship campaign officially begins. According to Daily Trust, the warning was delivered on his behalf by his Director General of Media and Publicity, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, during a press conference marking the commencement of the campaign in the state.

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.

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has called on residents to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid for 2027, highlighting Tinubu's dedication to the development of Kano State. Yusuf's appeal emphasizes the importance of backing the president for continued progress in the region.

A dispute over campaign billboards has emerged in Nigeria's Kwara State ahead of the 2027 governorship election, according to Leadership newspaper. The state government says it removed billboards as part of enforcing advertising regulations, while the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alleges the move is a calculated attempt to weaken the opposition's visibility. The clash signals an early start to political contestation in the state, with both sides trading accusations over the removals.

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.

Political parties in Kogi State have signed a peace agreement ahead of the 2027 elections, with police warning against violence during the polls. At the event, INEC reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability and continuous improvement in electoral service delivery. All stakeholders were charged to work collectively towards free, fair, peaceful, transparent and credible elections in Kogi State in 2027.