Nigerian social commentator Prince Isaac Fayose has criticised Peter Obi's choice of Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as his running mate in the 2023 general elections, saying the decision was a mistake. According to the Daily Post, Fayose described Baba-Ahmed as a failure who could not secure victory for the Labour Party. The remarks come as Obi is identified as the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC.

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party's vice-presidential candidate in Nigeria's 2023 election, has said that the major contenders expected to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 poll lack the capacity to move the country forward. Baba-Ahmed, who ran alongside Peter Obi in 2023, made the remarks during an appearance on the MicOn Podcast, according to Ripples Nigeria. His comments appear to dismiss Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other potential challengers ahead of the next presidential race.

Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress presidential candidate for 2027, has alleged that Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party's 2023 vice-presidential candidate, knew Peter Obi was a "packaged fraud" when he joined the party's ticket for the 2023 election. According to a report by Leadership, Sowore made the claim in a post on his X handle, apparently reacting to recent comments or events involving the former Labour Party running mates.

Peter Obi, described as the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate for the 2027 election, said his record as former Anambra state governor shows he can improve Nigeria if elected president. According to Information Nigeria, his remarks responded to comments by his former running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, regarding politicians challenging President Bola Tinubu.

Datti Baba-Ahmed, Peter Obi's running mate in Nigeria's 2023 presidential election, said Obi moved out of his political comfort zone against his advice ahead of the 2027 election. According to Information Nigeria, Baba-Ahmed made the remarks during an interview on the MIC ON Podcast while responding to a question about what had changed in his perception of Obi.

The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) has pushed back against comments attributed to Datti Baba-Ahmed regarding former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential hopeful Peter Obi. According to Tribune Online, the media group insisted that Obi remains capable of rescuing Nigeria, rejecting suggestions to the contrary. The exchange highlights ongoing debate within opposition political circles ahead of the 2027 general elections, as supporters of the former presidential candidate defend his leadership credentials and political standing.