The political road to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections took a significant turn on Monday as Nigeria opposition parties from six political platforms agreed to begin structured negotiations toward forming a joint coalition against the ruling government.
The agreement emerged from the G100 first summit of party leaders held in Abuja, where representatives of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Peoples Redemption Party, PRP and Social Democratic Party, SDP, came together to discuss the possibility of presenting a stronger opposition front and resolved to address pressing national issues, including widespread insecurity and the rising cost of living.
Under the new agreement, the parties have formally established three joint coalition organs to handle leadership, publicity, and legal strategy.
Five specialised working groups have also been given a four-week deadline to draft key documents, including a framework for opposition unity, a national reform programme, and a clear roadmap toward selecting a single presidential candidate.
In a joint communique, the coalition further urged US authorities to process and release official records regarding Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu currently subject to Freedom of Information Act proceedings in Washington.
