Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has dismissed claims that he refused to work with African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections. According to Obi, he was never in a political party where he was offered the opportunity to become Atiku's running mate and declined. The statement addresses speculation about a possible alliance between the two opposition figures as preparations for the 2027 presidential race begin to take shape.

Peter Obi has denied claims that he was offered the vice-presidential slot by Atiku Abubakar, according to PM News. Dismissing the report, Obi questioned its basis, saying he was never in a party where such an offer was made and was never in a position to accept or refuse it. The remarks address speculation surrounding possible political alignments within Nigeria's opposition ahead of future elections.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has explained his choice of former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in an interview with The Sun published on Sunday, Obi said the decision was based on their shared commitment to common goals, according to African Examiner. The report did not include further details from the interview.

Nigerian actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has drawn reactions after commenting on potential candidates ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a recent interview, Okonkwo was asked to assess President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi. According to Information Nigeria, Okonkwo described Obi as "more of a content creator than a contender," remarks that have sparked fresh debate among supporters and observers of Nigerian politics.

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party's vice-presidential candidate in Nigeria's 2023 election, has said that the major contenders expected to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 poll lack the capacity to move the country forward. Baba-Ahmed, who ran alongside Peter Obi in 2023, made the remarks during an appearance on the MicOn Podcast, according to Ripples Nigeria. His comments appear to dismiss Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other potential challengers ahead of the next presidential race.

Aisha Yesufu, a member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), stated that she urged former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to serve as Peter Obi's running mate. This claim was reported by Naija News.