# Nigeria 2027 election political preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-2027-election-political-preparations
> Updated: 2026-09-09T19:33:18.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 4.

Political preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections have intensified across several states, involving candidate selections, legislative outlining, and calls for peaceful campaigning.

In Kano State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has displayed lists of governorship candidates. Among the 19 contenders is incumbent Abba Yusuf of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who is seeking re-election. The Labour Party has named Abbas Ibrahim as its deputy governorship candidate alongside Hamisu Santuraki. Notably, Furera Ahmad of the Boot Party is the sole female candidate among the Kano contenders.

In Jigawa State, Deputy Governor Aminu Usman has been renominated as the running mate to Governor Umar Namadi, describing the move as a “renewed call to service”.

In Kogi State, the APC has launched the ‘Win With Tinubu’ Grassroots Mobilisation Programme, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begun mobilizing voters in Kogi Central to support Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

In Ogun State, mobilization for the 2027 governorship elections has increased. The PDP launched a statewide campaign in Abeokuta, with candidate Ladi Adebutu describing his run as a “call to liberation”. The APC held a mega rally in Ijebu-Ode for candidate Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, though the party faces legal challenges from aspirant Abayomi Hunye, who has contested the validity of the party’s primary election in court.

In Taraba State, PDP candidates have outlined legislative priorities. In Bauchi State, Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has called for issue-based campaigning. In Kaduna State, the governorship contest is shaping up as a contest between incumbent Senator Uba Sani (APC) and Isa Ashiru Kudan (ADC).

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Ogun State political parties launch 2027 election campaigns

Major parties in Ogun State, Nigeria, have launched campaigns for the 2027 governorship elections, with the PDP and APC holding large rallies amid internal legal challenges within the APC.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pdp-launches-2027-governorship-campaign-in-ogun-state

### 2026-09-04: Kogi State political parties launch 2027 election mobilization

Political parties in Kogi State, Nigeria, have launched grassroots mobilization efforts ahead of the 2027 elections, with the APC supporting President Tinubu and the PDP campaigning for Senator Natasha Akpoti-U

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kogi-state-political-parties-launch-2027-election-mobilization

### 2026-08-20: Peoples Democratic Party advances 2027 election preparations in Nigeria

PDP candidates in Nigeria's Kogi and Taraba states have emerged or outlined priorities for the 2027 elections, focusing on incumbency, infrastructure, and youth empowerment.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peoples-democratic-party-advances-2027-election-preparations-in-nigeria

### 2026-08-12: Political candidates emerge for 2027 elections in Kano and Jigawa

Political candidates have emerged for the 2027 elections in Nigeria, with Abbas Ibrahim named as the Labour Party deputy governorship candidate for Kano and Aminu Usman renominated in Jigawa.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/political-candidates-emerge-for-2027-elections-in-kano-and-jigawa

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