# Peter Obi 2027 Nigerian election campaign > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/peter-obi-2027-nigerian-election-campaign > Updated: 2026-09-24T08:59:47.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. The political landscape surrounding Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate for the January 2027 general elections, has seen both misinformation and public endorsements. In late August 2026, social media platforms circulated recycled footage from a 2022 campaign march to falsely claim a massive ‘One Million Walk’ had occurred in Calabar for Obi’s current campaign. Fact-checkers confirmed the video was old content used with false captions to suggest momentum. By late September 2026, the focus shifted to legitimate political support and strategic debates. Nollywood actor Laide Olabanji publicly endorsed Obi, advocating for leadership capability over ethnic affiliation. Archbishop Emeritus John Onaiyekan also weighed in, emphasizing that voters, specifically the Igbo people, should be free to choose leaders without interference from governors. Political economist Professor Pat Utomi issued a conditional statement, declaring he would withdraw support for Obi if the candidate accepted a vice-presidential role instead of running for the presidency. Utomi also proposed a national conversation to cap the age of executive candidates at 70 to ensure future-focused leadership. Meanwhile, Abia State Governor Alex Otti addressed his position, noting that his role in the National Economic Council prevents him from openly opposing President Bola Tinubu’s potential re-election to avoid ‘government implosion’. Otti distinguished his official administrative support for the current administration from the Labour Party’s presidential interests, while also expressing support for the fuel subsidy removal policy. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Nigeria political figures weigh in on 2027 election prospects Ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections, political economist Pat Utomi warns he will withdraw support for Peter Obi if he accepts a VP slot, while Governor Alex Otti clarifies his stance on President Tinubu. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peter-obi-receives-endorsements-ahead-of-nigerias-2027-elections ### 2026-08-26: Nigeria: Old video used to falsely claim Peter Obi march in 2026 A video circulating on social media claiming to show a massive August 2026 march for Nigerian presidential hopeful Peter Obi is actually footage from a 2022 campaign event. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-old-video-used-to-falsely-claim-peter-obi-march-in-2026 --- Cite as: Peter Obi 2027 Nigerian election campaign. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/peter-obi-2027-nigerian-election-campaign