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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has urged contestants ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections to compete on ideas rather than divisive politics. According to Vanguard, Obi said political contests should not undermine national unity and called on candidates to prioritise the country's interests above their political differences.