A coalition of opposition political parties in Nigeria has begun moves towards greater cooperation ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the G100 announcing plans for a summit aimed at opening discussions on a possible framework for opposition unity.
The G100 said representatives had, over the past week, held consultations with the leadership of six opposition parties — African Democratic Congress (ADC), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), People’s Redemption Party (PRP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP).
According to the group, the consultations involved national chairmen, presidential candidates and running mates of the parties and were held as part of efforts to advance what it described as the “Doctrine of Necessary Democratic Opposition”.
The development was contained in a statement signed by Salihu Moh. Lukman on behalf of the G100 and dated August 10, 2026.
The group said the consultations followed the release of its open letter on August 2 to opposition leaders, leaders of thought, civil society organisations and Nigerians of good conscience, in which it articulated its doctrine for building a credible opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.
The G100 said the discussions with the opposition parties had been “frank, constructive and encouraging”, with participants recognising the need for opposition parties to work more closely together.
It said the meetings were deliberately kept away from the media to allow the parties and their leaders to discuss sensitive issues 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,” the group said.
Opposition unity
According to the G100, there was a “clear recognition” across the consultations that Nigeria’s opposition parties needed to work more closely together ahead of the 2027 elections.
