Political economist Pat Utomi has challenged President Tinubu to take part in a live debate and defend his achievements before the 2027 election. There was no immediate response from the presidency.
The APC has accused Atiku Abubakar and the ADC of plotting fake news, citing deepfake videos and a forged letter, to disrupt the party's Kaduna campaign rally. The ADC has rejected the claim and challenged the APC to produce evidence.
Works Minister David Umahi has questioned Peter Obi's reasoning on a single four-year term for an Igbo president, asking why others did eight years while Igbos are told to settle for four.
Atiku Abubakar, the ADC's 2027 presidential candidate, is reportedly facing fresh calls to withdraw from the race. The report says a new reason has emerged behind the demand, though the details are still being discussed.
Anambra governor Charles Soludo has argued that South-East support for President Tinubu's second term could open the door to an Igbo president later. He has said his party, APGA, will not field a presidential candidate. Supporters of other candidates, including Peter Obi, have not accepted that argument.