President Bola Tinubu could face a tough 2027 election as the G100, a coalition of concerned Nigerians, moves to unite six opposition parties.
The group said it has completed its first round of talks with opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.
In a statement signed by Salihu Moh. Lukman on Monday, the G100 said it met with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Atiku; the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), where Obi and Kwankwaso hold key roles; and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), linked to Seyi Makinde.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) also took part in the discussions.
Vanguard reported that the G100 described its meetings with national chairmen, presidential candidates and running mates as “frank, constructive and encouraging.”
The talks followed the G100’s August 2, 2026 Open Letter on the “Doctrine of Necessary Democratic Opposition,” which argued that Nigeria needs a credible and competitive opposition for a healthy democracy.
The group said the leaders agreed that closer cooperation is needed. It added that building a strong opposition would require sacrifice, compromise and putting national interest above personal or party ambitions.
The G100 has scheduled a Summit of Opposition Parties for Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Abuja to discuss a possible alliance.
It said any agreement must protect the interests of the parties while keeping Nigerians’ welfare first, warning that a divided opposition gives voters fewer choices.
