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.

Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has described Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde as presidential material, according to PM News. Obi made the remark ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general election, adding that whoever wins the poll fairly should be supported by others to help move the country forward. The comments come amid early political manoeuvring and speculation over potential candidates and alliances for the next presidential race in Africa's most populous nation.

The national leader of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Senator Bala Mohammed, has described the party's 2027 presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, as possessing a "remarkable résumé" and the experience required to lead Nigeria. According to Tribune Online, Mohammed, a former member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is now the Bauchi-South senatorial candidate. The comments signal early endorsements and political positioning ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, identified as the Allied Peoples Movement presidential candidate for 2027, said he would not reinstate Nigeria’s fuel subsidy if elected, according to the Daily Post. Speaking at the inauguration of his campaign office in Abuja on Monday, Makinde argued subsidy removal was final and instead proposed a more transparent approach to delivering benefits to Nigerians, without detailing specific measures in the excerpt.

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.

Peter Obi, former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has drawn mixed reactions online after attending the inauguration of the Abuja campaign office of Allied Peoples Movement presidential candidate Seyi Makinde. According to the Daily Post, the event took place on Monday in the Federal Capital Territory, with Obi's appearance prompting debate among social media users over his political affiliations and intentions.