Prominent Nigerian political figures, including African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, Festus Keyamo, Seriake Dickson, and members of the All Progressives Congress, have condemned the alleged blockade of Peter Obi's convoy in Makurdi, Benue State. According to ThisDay Live, the cross-party criticism reflects widespread concern among political leaders over the reported obstruction of the former presidential candidate's movement. The incident has drawn reactions from figures across Nigeria's political spectrum, with reports filed from Abuja, Kaduna, Lagos, and Enugu.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has repeated his allegation that former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu worked in favour of the ruling party during Nigeria's 2023 general election. According to the Daily Post, Obi made the claim on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television's Morning Show, maintaining his long-standing criticism of the electoral body's conduct.

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.

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.

Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has said that people risk suffering a post-political identity crisis after working with former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. According to Naija News, Okonkwo made the remark while defending Datti, amid ongoing political exchanges involving figures linked to Nigeria's opposition ahead of future elections.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidates in Ogun and Abia States, Oladipupo Adebutu and Dr. Kelechi Anosike, have launched their campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections. According to ThisDay Live, the kick-off events took place yesterday, with correspondents James Sowole reporting from Abeokuta in Ogun State and Boniface Okoro from Umuahia in Abia State. The campaign launches mark the beginning of the party's push to secure the governorship seats in both states in the 2027 general elections.