Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi have unveiled a "Reset Nigeria" agenda aimed at mobilising opposition forces ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Punch, the initiative outlines plans focused on transparency and economic reform as the politicians seek to build a coalition to challenge the ruling party. The move signals early political realignment and opposition organising as Nigeria's next election cycle approaches.

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.

Peter Obi, himself a presidential candidate, has said Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is qualified to be president of Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections, according to Channels Television. Obi also urged opposition politicians to set aside their differences and concentrate on tackling poverty, hunger and insecurity across the country.

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.

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.

Nigeria's New Nigeria Peoples Party has cautioned Labour Party figure Peter Obi and the NDC over a potential alliance involving Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 presidential election. According to Legit.ng, the NNPP's warning centres on predictions that Kwankwaso could betray any such arrangement, raising fresh questions about the opposition's electoral prospects. The development highlights ongoing uncertainty over possible coalitions among Nigeria's opposition parties as early positioning for the 2027 race begins.