: He asserted that the outcome was not surprising given the support Obi enjoyed among Nigerians, but he also blamed internal failures within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for their loss. Fayose argued that by driving figures like Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso out of the party, the PDP ensured its own defeat.
In a series of statements, Fayose highlighted several key points regarding the election results and Peter Obi's role: : He asserted that the outcome was not
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
: 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. : More recently