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.

Kenneth Okonkwo, a spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress and linked to Atiku Abubakar's presidential campaign, has said President Bola Tinubu's government should be held responsible if anything happens to Labour Party figure Peter Obi. The statement, reported by Naija News, reflects ongoing political tension in Nigeria, with Okonkwo attributing potential threats to Obi's safety to the current administration's conduct toward opposition figures.

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.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has described Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as qualified to become president, according to Daily Trust. Speaking at the commissioning of the presidential campaign office of the Allied People's Movement (APM), Obi said Nigeria needs a leader committed to unity and inclusion, and endorsed those involved in the political initiative.

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.

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has criticised Peter Obi, described by Naija News as the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, calling him a 'content creator' after Obi attended the launch of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde's campaign office. The remarks, reported by Naija News, form part of the presidency's attack on the opposition figure's political activities.