Six opposition political parties have consulted five presidential hopefuls as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation ahead of the 2027 general election.
The consultations, which took place at different times over the past two weeks, involved the national chairmen and national secretaries of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Social Democratic Party (SDP), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by Salihu Lukman on behalf of the coalition parties, those consulted were Atiku Abubakar of the ADC, Seyi Makinde of the APM, Peter Obi of the NDC, Adewole Adebayo of the SDP and Donald Duke of the PRP.
The statement said the engagements were held in furtherance of resolutions of the G100 opposition summit, which called for sustained dialogue, stronger cooperation and a coordinated approach among opposition parties.
It said the consultations were aimed at strengthening multiparty democracy and advancing Nigerians’ interests ahead of the 2027 polls.
“The consultations represent a practical step towards giving effect to those resolutions,” the statement said.
“They provide an opportunity for party leaders and presidential candidates to deliberate on the framework for opposition cooperation, identify areas of common ground and consider the steps necessary to advance a shared democratic agenda ahead of 2027.”
The coalition said the discussions underscored the need for political leaders to work across party lines to address Nigeria’s challenges and protect the credibility of elections.
It added that Nigerians deserved leaders who would place the country’s future and citizens’ welfare above narrow interests.
According to the statement, the consultations are ongoing, with further engagements expected to build on the G100 resolutions and deepen cooperation among opposition parties.
“Nigerians will be informed of substantive decisions and agreed next steps as the deliberations progress,” it said.
In August, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, national chairman of the PRP, said opposition parties must unite to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
Baba-Ahmed spoke at a summit of Nigeria’s opposition political parties organised by the G100 in Abuja, where he said removing Tinubu from power was imperative and would require the support of Nigerians.
