Peter Obi, described as the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate for the 2027 election, said his record as former Anambra state governor shows he can improve Nigeria if elected president. According to Information Nigeria, his remarks responded to comments by his former running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, regarding politicians challenging President Bola Tinubu.

Maurice Vonobolki, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Adamawa in the 2027 election, declared that the influence of political godfathers in the state has ended. He made this statement to journalists at Yola International Airport after returning from Abuja with his certificate of return, attributing this change to the leadership of Governor Ahmadu Umaru.

Senator Seriake Dickson, founder and leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), is in a partnership with presidential flagbearer Peter Obi and running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso. This alliance is described as a marriage of convenience, with Obi and Kwankwaso needing a vehicle to drive their ambitions, while Dickson's NDC requires leadership to be effective. The viability of the NDC as a ruling party is questioned, according to Vanguard.

The Coalition of Northern Elders has defended Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, amid criticism of his recent controversial remarks about former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement jointly signed by representatives from the North-East, North-West and North-Central, including Zana Goni, the elders said El-Rufai’s record in office should be open to public scrutiny, according to the Daily Post. The dispute centres on Musa’s comments and the response they provoked.

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party's vice-presidential candidate in Nigeria's 2023 election, has described the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari as the most corrupt government the country has ever experienced. According to Information Nigeria, he made the remarks during an appearance on the MIC On Podcast with Seun Okinbaloye, where he was asked to assess President Bola Tinubu's economic policies, particularly the removal of the fuel subsidy. The allegation reflects ongoing political debate over governance and economic reform in Nigeria.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, emphasized the need for leaders who prioritize the welfare of citizens to combat the increasing hunger in Nigeria. His comments followed a statement from the United Nations World Food Programme indicating that over 17 million Nigerians are facing hunger. Obi warned that the situation could worsen if appropriate leaders are not elected.