APC chieftain Ayekooto Akindele and Lere Olayinka, media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, have criticised Peter Obi following reports that he endorsed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. Obi, described as the Nigerian Democratic Congress presidential candidate, allegedly backed Makinde, prompting the aides to label him a 'confusionist', according to the Daily Post. The reported endorsement has added to ongoing political tensions and realignments among Nigeria's major political figures ahead of future elections.

Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as DON, has endorsed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as a potential presidential candidate for Nigeria's 2027 general election. According to Tribune Online, Oyekunle expressed confidence in Makinde's ability to provide a new direction for the country if elected president, stating that Nigeria deserves better leadership. The endorsement adds to early political positioning ahead of the 2027 polls, though Makinde has not formally declared a presidential bid.

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.

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.

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.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), has said Nigeria's crude oil must deliver measurable benefits to citizens. According to Tribune Online, Makinde made the remarks on Monday in Abuja during the commissioning of the APM National Campaign Office ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He also called for greater transparency across the country's oil sector, though further details of his statement were not fully provided in the report.