Peter Obi, described by the source as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), attended the commissioning of the presidential campaign office of Allied Peoples Movement candidate Seyi Makinde in Abuja on Monday. Speaking at the event, Obi said opposition presidential candidates are not divided and are ready to work together with whoever is chosen by Nigerians, signalling a possible alliance among opposition figures.

Peter Obi, described as the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate for the 2027 election, said his record as former Anambra state governor shows he can improve Nigeria if elected president. According to Information Nigeria, his remarks responded to comments by his former running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, regarding politicians challenging President Bola Tinubu.

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.

Nigerian social commentator Prince Isaac Fayose has criticised Peter Obi's choice of Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as his running mate in the 2023 general elections, saying the decision was a mistake. According to the Daily Post, Fayose described Baba-Ahmed as a failure who could not secure victory for the Labour Party. The remarks come as Obi is identified as the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC.

Datti Baba-Ahmed, Peter Obi's running mate in Nigeria's 2023 presidential election, said Obi moved out of his political comfort zone against his advice ahead of the 2027 election. According to Information Nigeria, Baba-Ahmed made the remarks during an interview on the MIC ON Podcast while responding to a question about what had changed in his perception of Obi.

Peter Obi said Datti Baba-Ahmed remains his brother and ally despite political differences, recalling that he once stood with him as running mate and partner in the bid to build a better Nigeria. Obi said he respects Baba-Ahmed’s right to hold different opinions but would not let politics erase their bond, adding he will always speak of him with respect. According to Obi, “we won the election,” a claim attributed to him.