Opposition leaders in Nigeria have announced that they are moving forward with plans to operationalise a national coalition that will contest President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the January 16, 2027 presidential election.
Salihu Lukman, speaking on behalf of the coalition under the umbrella of G100, said the alliance would ensure “equal opportunities and mutual respect among the participating parties.” He added that the coalition would meet on September 23, 2026 to finalise a consensus presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 vote.
“The Central Leadership Committee also resolved to expand the coalition to accommodate other forward‑thinking opposition parties that have expressed an interest in joining this national endeavour,” Lukman said. “The Committee will reconvene on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, and has committed to meeting regularly in order to achieve the objective of uniting opposition parties in the country and presenting a united front in the 2027 elections.”
The committee’s decision to broaden the coalition is aimed at bringing together a wider range of opposition groups under a single platform. Regular meetings are planned to keep the alliance focused on its goal of presenting a united front in the upcoming election.
According to the Daily Post, the coalition already includes the African Democratic Congress, the Social Democratic Party, a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, and other opposition parties in Nigeria.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
