Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi endorsed Allied Peoples Movement counterpart Seyi Makinde during the inauguration of Makinde's campaign headquarters in Abuja. Emphasizing a collective approach to governance, Obi urged the electorate to evaluate candidates freely while encouraging opposition leaders to unite behind a shared vision for national development.

Addressing supporters and political figures, Obi stressed that the primary objective of the political class should be addressing widespread poverty and economic hardship rather than engaging in divisive rhetoric. He advocated for a transparent electoral process and pledged that opposition leaders would collaborate to support whoever emerges victorious through a credible ballot.

The event highlighted early coalition-building strategies among key opposition figures preparing for the 2027 race, which also features prominent contenders from other major political parties, including Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress and incumbent President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress.