By Kingston Magare 10.8.2026
Major opposition parties’ figures seem to have responded to the call by the G100 led by Mallam Salihu Lukmam to close ranks in their bid to rout President Bola Tinubu and his party in the 2027 general elections.
According to a statement pushed out on Monday by Mallam Lukeman, the G100’s “Doctrine of Necessary Democratic Opposition” message has rubbed off well with several opposition figures including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Seyi Makinde, Donald Duke, Adebayo Adewole Ebenezer and Senator Sandy Onor.
He said the G100, which was floated August 3, 2026, has been engaging the leaders of the six opposition parties on the need to have a consensus candidate. Adding that a Summit of Opposition Parties has been scheduled for August 18, 2026, in Abuja.
“We have deliberately kept these consultations away from the glare of the media, in recognition of the sensitivity of many of the discussions and the need to allow party leaders to engage frankly and constructively without the pressure of premature public commentary. We believe that, at this stage, protecting the integrity of the process is more important than publicising every meeting,” said the statement by G100.
“Across these conversations, there has been a clear recognition of the need for Nigeria’s opposition parties to work more closely together ahead of the 2027 general election. The leaders we have engaged have also acknowledged that achieving a credible and effective opposition will require sacrifice, compromise and a willingness to place the larger interests of the country above narrow partisan or individual considerations.
“The G100 is encouraged by this convergence of views. However, we recognise that goodwill must now be translated into a practical framework for cooperation.”
“To this end, preparations are now underway for a Summit of Opposition Parties, scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in Abuja, which will provide a structured platform for the parties themselves to begin the necessary conversations on the modalities for achieving greater opposition unity. The G100 does not presume to dictate the outcome of these conversations. Our role is to facilitate dialogue.”
The parties are the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP).