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.

The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) has pushed back against comments attributed to Datti Baba-Ahmed regarding former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential hopeful Peter Obi. According to Tribune Online, the media group insisted that Obi remains capable of rescuing Nigeria, rejecting suggestions to the contrary. The exchange highlights ongoing debate within opposition political circles ahead of the 2027 general elections, as supporters of the former presidential candidate defend his leadership credentials and political standing.

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.

Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, has publicly criticized Peter Obi, stating he is indecisive and unfit for the presidency. Okonkwo claims that Obi betrayed him by filing a defamation lawsuit, contrasting Obi's actions with those of Atiku Abubakar. He announced the end of his relationship with Obi in July 2024 during an interview.

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.