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.

Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial District, has endorsed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde's potential presidential bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Tribune Online, Ajadi praised Makinde's 'Reset Nigeria' agenda while declaring his support. The endorsement adds to early political manoeuvring and alignments among Nigerian politicians and parties as stakeholders begin positioning themselves for the 2027 polls.

A lawmaker known as Odidiomo has called on residents of Oyo State to rally behind Governor Seyi Makinde's bid for the 2027 presidency, according to Tribune Online. He argued that "charity begins from home," saying that since one of their own has stepped forward to seek the presidency, Oyo State should be the first to support him, describing it as a moment for the people to stand together.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has endorsed Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde for the presidency ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general election, according to Legit.ng. Obi reportedly highlighted Makinde's qualifications for the office and called for political unity to ensure credible elections. The endorsement marks a notable development in early alignments among opposition figures as parties and aspirants begin positioning for the next presidential contest in Nigeria.

Peter Obi, himself a presidential candidate, has said Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is qualified to be president of Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections, according to Channels Television. Obi also urged opposition politicians to set aside their differences and concentrate on tackling poverty, hunger and insecurity across the country.

Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has described Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde as presidential material, according to PM News. Obi made the remark ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general election, adding that whoever wins the poll fairly should be supported by others to help move the country forward. The comments come amid early political manoeuvring and speculation over potential candidates and alliances for the next presidential race in Africa's most populous nation.