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.

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.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the NDC, has called for the resignation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on July 4, 2026. The reasons behind this demand have not been specified in the report from Legit.ng.

Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party figure Peter Obi has spoken about his 2027 presidential ambitions, stating that northern Nigeria will celebrate him after the election. According to Legit.ng, Obi promised to tackle poverty in the North through agricultural development, clean governance and deeper reforms across Nigeria. His comments, delivered in a video, form part of his early positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections, in which he is expected to be a prominent contender once again.

The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) has pushed back against comments attributed to Datti Baba-Ahmed regarding former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential hopeful Peter Obi. According to Tribune Online, the media group insisted that Obi remains capable of rescuing Nigeria, rejecting suggestions to the contrary. The exchange highlights ongoing debate within opposition political circles ahead of the 2027 general elections, as supporters of the former presidential candidate defend his leadership credentials and political standing.

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.