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.

Stakeholders in Taraba State, Nigeria, operating under the aegis of Concerned Taraba Citizens, have accused Governor Agbu Kefas of failing to fulfil 42 campaign promises. According to Vanguard, the group's Executive Director, Yakubu Haruna, said in a statement that the outstanding projects cannot be ignored as the governor seeks a second term in the 2027 governorship election. The claims were reported from Abuja.

The Kebbi State Government has dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign launch in the state as a "mere distraction" from developmental projects being carried out by the current administration. Abdullahi Zuru, Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, made the remarks shortly after the ADC held a press conference to flag off its activities ahead of the 2027 elections, according to the Daily Post.

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.

Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has pledged his administration's commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of women and children by implementing stronger policies and fostering collaboration. He made this statement during a meeting with a delegation from the Nigerian Governors’ Spouses Forum (NGSF) who visited for advocacy purposes on Saturday in Katsina, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).