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.

Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has criticised Labour Party's 2023 vice-presidential candidate Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, describing him as a failure. According to Naija News, Isaac Fayose also said Peter Obi made a wrong choice in selecting Baba-Ahmed as his running mate. The remarks add to ongoing commentary within Nigerian political circles over the Labour Party's 2023 presidential campaign and its key figures.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has explained his choice of former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in an interview with The Sun published on Sunday, Obi said the decision was based on their shared commitment to common goals, according to African Examiner. The report did not include further details from the interview.

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.

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, 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.