Peter Obi, described by the Daily Post as the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, has alleged that he left the Labour Party because the Independent National Electoral Commission forced him to do so. Speaking in an interview on Arise TV on Thursday, Obi claimed INEC made it clear that his faction would not be recognised, prompting his departure from the party. The allegation, reported by the Daily Post, adds to ongoing disputes over party leadership and electoral recognition in Nigeria.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has said the 2027 general election will be a contest between Nigerians and the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government. According to the Daily Post, Obi stated the 2027 poll would differ from the 2023 election, when Nigerians trusted the assurances of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu.

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, 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.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), said in an Arise TV interview on Thursday that there are times he believes President Bola Tinubu is not fully in charge of his administration. According to Vanguard, Obi made the remarks while discussing the state of the nation and insecurity in Nigeria.