Nigerian opposition parties meet in Abuja to discuss 2027 election strategy

The meeting aims to foster a common political front and develop a strategy to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 presidential election. The G-100, led by former Director-General of the Progressives Governors Forum Salihu Lukman, emphasizes that a fragmented opposition would struggle against an incumbent party's organizational and financial advantages. The Social Democratic Party SDP and the Peoples Redemption Party PRP have confirmed their participation, with the SDP's National Publicity Secretary, Rufus Aiyenigba, stating the party's commitment to working with others for an alternative political direction.

The SDP's presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, and national leadership are expected to attend. However, the Peoples Democratic Party PDP has ruled out its participation, with its National Caretaker Committee spokesman Jungudo Mohammed stating the party is unaware of the gathering and not involved in any alliance discussions outside its own structures. The G-100 acknowledges the differing histories and ambitions of participating parties but stresses the importance of cooperation where interests align, arguing that past elections have shown the risks of a divided opposition.

The group aims to establish mechanisms for dialogue, coordination, and cooperation among opposition pa