Abayomi Arabambi, the National Vice Chairman (South West) of the Labour Party, has filed a demand for ₦50 billion from Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), over allegations of defamation. The details of the accusations have not been disclosed in the report.

The Presidency has criticized former presidential candidate Peter Obi for his call for President Bola Tinubu to resign, labeling the demand as "childish" and "anti-democratic." Obi's request followed the resignation announcement of Keir Starmer, who cited public dissatisfaction over economic challenges as a reason for his departure. The criticism highlights ongoing political tensions in Nigeria.

Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, has publicly criticized Peter Obi, stating he is indecisive and unfit for the presidency. Okonkwo claims that Obi betrayed him by filing a defamation lawsuit, contrasting Obi's actions with those of Atiku Abubakar. He announced the end of his relationship with Obi in July 2024 during an interview.

The Presidency has criticized Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, regarding his performance in a recent interview. Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, expressed these remarks in a post on his verified X account. The comments were made in response to Obi's interview, although specific details of the interview were not disclosed.

Ikechukwu Amaechi expresses disappointment in Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, for his comments on the state of the nation during an appearance on Arise Television. Amaechi acknowledges Onanuga's role as the president's spokesperson, which involves defending controversial positions, but criticizes his perceived insensitivity to national issues.

Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), expressed concern over an impending food crisis in Northern Nigeria, attributing it to bad leadership. His remarks followed a warning from the United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP) indicating that over 17 million Nigerians in the North are at risk of food insecurity.