Opposition political parties have begun consultations with presidential candidates as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and develop a common political strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The consultations involve national chairmen and national secretaries of six opposition parties and presidential candidates of five of the parties.
The parties are 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).
The presidential candidates involved in the discussions are former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of the ADC, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of the APM, Peter Obi of the NDC, Prince Adewole Adebayo of the SDP and former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke of the PRP.
The consultations are aimed at implementing resolutions reached at the G100 Opposition Summit, which called for sustained dialogue, stronger cooperation and a coordinated approach among opposition parties to defend multiparty democracy and protect the interests of Nigerians.
In a statement dated October 14, 2026, and signed by Salihu Moh. Lukman on behalf of the coalition parties, the group said the engagements were intended to provide a platform for opposition leaders to discuss the framework for cooperation ahead of the next general elections.
The statement said the discussions would enable the parties to identify areas of common ground and consider steps towards advancing a shared democratic agenda.
It added that the consultations were driven by the belief that the challenges facing Nigeria required serious engagement across party lines.
“Nigerians deserve political leaders who are prepared to place the country’s future, the wellbeing of its citizens and the credibility of its elections above narrow interests,” the statement said.
The coalition said the ongoing discussions represented a practical step towards translating the G100 summit resolutions into action.
It, however, did not disclose whether the parties had reached any agreement on a possible alliance, a joint presidential candidate or a common platform for the 2027 elections.
The statement said further engagements would build on the summit resolutions and the parties’ commitment to an organised and responsible opposition capable of working together in the national interest.
It added that Nigerians would be informed of substantive decisions and agreed next steps as the deliberations progressed.
