The Oyo State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, has received defectors from the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ogo Oluwa, according to ThisDay Live. The event took place in Ibadan and was reported by journalist Kemi Olaitan. The defection represents a boost for the ADC ahead of the governorship contest in Oyo State, though further details about the number of defectors or their reasons were not disclosed.

Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, has pledged to ensure the prompt payment of pensions if elected, according to Tribune Online. The promise, made as part of his campaign ahead of the state gubernatorial election, addresses concerns over delayed pension payments to retirees. Details of how he intends to fund or implement the pledge were not specified in the report.

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 Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (ADS), Osun State chapter, has endorsed Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming governorship election on August 15, 2026. This endorsement was announced during a special prayer and interactive session, where the society also called for a peaceful electoral process throughout the state.

Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Nigeria, has pledged to immortalise the late Ogogo if elected in the state's governorship race. According to Tribune Online, Adeola made the promise as part of his campaign ahead of the election. The blurb does not provide further details on how he intends to honour the late figure or the circumstances of Ogogo's death.

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has named Mogaji Olusegun Agboola as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Oyo State, Nigeria. According to the Daily Post, Agboola emerged following a substitution plenary held in Ibadan on Tuesday, where party members ratified the replacement of Michael Okunlade as the party's governorship flagbearer. The party said the decision marked a new phase in its preparations for the 2027 poll.