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.

Seyi Makinde, presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples' Movement (APM), has said that although his party may be discounted by opponents, its votes will count in Nigeria's 2027 elections. Speaking in Abuja, he also addressed petrol pricing, saying the government must show its workings. According to Vanguard, Labour Party figure Peter Obi said Makinde is qualified to be president, while other politicians, including Bala Mohammed and Daura, commented on candidates' electability ahead of the polls.

Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial District, has endorsed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde's potential presidential bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Tribune Online, Ajadi praised Makinde's 'Reset Nigeria' agenda while declaring his support. The endorsement adds to early political manoeuvring and alignments among Nigerian politicians and parties as stakeholders begin positioning themselves for the 2027 polls.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Labour Party figure Peter Obi have called for unity among Nigeria's opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election, arguing it is necessary to defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress. According to Tribune Online, they cited widespread hunger, poverty and insecurity as reasons the country cannot continue on its current path, while stressing the need for free and fair elections.

Femi Ogbonnikan discusses the political landscape in Ogun, Nigeria, as the 2027 governorship election approaches. He notes that the current pursuit of power among opposition figures is heavily influenced by sentiment rather than rational political strategy, suggesting a need for reflection among these leaders.

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.