Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party figure Peter Obi has spoken about his 2027 presidential ambitions, stating that northern Nigeria will celebrate him after the election. According to Legit.ng, Obi promised to tackle poverty in the North through agricultural development, clean governance and deeper reforms across Nigeria. His comments, delivered in a video, form part of his early positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections, in which he is expected to be a prominent contender once again.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), said he would moderate fuel pump prices if elected president in 2027. Speaking during an interview with Arise TV on Thursday, Obi pledged that his administration would remove corruption from the fuel subsidy system, which he said would bring down petrol prices. The remarks were reported by the Daily Post as a fresh promise on Nigeria's ongoing fuel subsidy debate.

Social Democratic Party presidential candidate Prince Adewole Adebayo has unveiled an economic policy ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections, declaring that four years is enough for a determined government to transform the country, according to Tribune Online. He also challenged President Bola Tinubu to a debate. The remarks position Adebayo as an opposition contender criticising the current administration's economic record as campaigning for the next presidential race begins to take shape.

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has suggested that President Bola Tinubu may not be fully in control of his government, raising fresh questions about the president's leadership. According to Tori.ng, Obi made the remarks while outlining what he would do differently if elected in Nigeria's 2027 presidential election, positioning himself as an alternative to the current administration.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of next year's election, has said that Datti Baba-Ahmed remains his brother and ally despite their political differences. According to Information Nigeria, Obi's remarks followed comments by the former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate suggesting that none of the major opposition figures seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu have the capacity to improve Nigeria.

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.