Peter Obi, described as the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), said during an interview on Arise Television's Morning Show on Thursday that he is the only candidate the North celebrates. He also outlined his strategic vision for tackling poverty and economic instability in Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 election.

Barr. Mohammed Sani Abbas, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) gubernatorial candidate in Kaduna State for the 2027 election, has condemned an attack on Peter Obi, described as the party's presidential candidate, while he was travelling into Makurdi, Benue State. In a statement issued by Ibrahim Muhammad, Abbas called the episode an 'unfortunate incident.' Details of the attack itself were not provided in the report.

The Director of New Media for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Theo Abu Agada, has responded to Lauretta Onochie, a leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), regarding her sharing of a report that depicts Peter Obi as a candidate without an associated party. This reaction highlights ongoing political tensions and disputes within Nigeria's political landscape.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), alleged that thugs blocked him from accessing the site of the Yelwata massacre in Benue State on Tuesday. According to ThisDay Live, Obi said he visited the area to mourn the victims rather than to campaign. The allegation concerns the aftermath of deadly violence in the community, which has drawn national attention to insecurity in the region.

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has condemned an attack on the convoy of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in Benue State. According to Naija News, Atiku described the incident as "deeply shameful." The report, published on 9 September 2026, highlights growing political tensions in Nigeria ahead of elections, though further details of the attack were not provided in the source material.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, has called on Nigeria's Federal Government to take decisive action against those responsible for killings and kidnappings across the country, saying the attackers are known and should be stopped. According to the Daily Post, Obi made the appeal during a visit to an Internally Displaced Persons camp in Mangu Local Government Area, also urging authorities to end the violence and return displaced residents to their homes.