Following the 2023 Nigerian general elections, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose publicly commended Peter Obi , the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, for his performance while stating that the outcome was "not unexpected".

: More recently, Fayose identified Obi as a critical factor for the 2027 elections, noting that his influence has given parties like the African Democratic Congress (ADC) new relevance following reports of his potential alignment with them.

: Fayose praised Obi for his "courage and resilience" and described his performance as an "uncommon and unprecedented outing" .

In a series of statements, Fayose highlighted several key points regarding the election results and Peter Obi's role: