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.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced its governorship and deputy governorship candidates in 28 Nigerian states ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Ripples Nigeria, the list features prominent politicians including Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour in Lagos, Abubakar Malami in Kebbi, Isa Mohammed Ashiru in Kaduna and Great Ogboru in Delta State.

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.

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.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reportedly shortlisted Senators Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and Austin Akobundu as leading candidates for Director General of the party's Presidential Campaign Council linked to Atiku Abubakar, according to Tribune Online, which said it gathered the information on Wednesday. The report indicates the party is weighing the two senators as the main contenders to head the campaign structure ahead of Nigeria's next presidential election.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidates in Ogun and Abia States, Oladipupo Adebutu and Dr. Kelechi Anosike, have launched their campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections. According to ThisDay Live, the kick-off events took place yesterday, with correspondents James Sowole reporting from Abeokuta in Ogun State and Boniface Okoro from Umuahia in Abia State. The campaign launches mark the beginning of the party's push to secure the governorship seats in both states in the 2027 general elections.