Opposition Parties Sets to Unite Against Ruling APC Ahead of General Elections in Nigeria

By Our Correspondent

Opposition political parties and stakeholders under the G-100 platform are set to hold a unity summit in Abuja on August 18, 2026, as part of efforts to build a stronger alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The summit follows consultations between G-100 representatives and leaders of six opposition parties: the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP).

In a statement signed by Salihu Lukman on behalf of G-100, the group said the consultations had established a foundation for deeper discussions on how the opposition could work together to present a credible alternative to Nigerians in 2027.

According to the group, representatives met with national chairmen, presidential candidates and running mates of the parties. The meetings were held privately to allow the political leaders to freely discuss sensitive issues without premature public pressure.

G-100 said the consultations revealed a growing agreement on the need for opposition parties to overcome their differences and establish a more coordinated political front.

The group acknowledged that achieving unity would require sacrifice, compromise and a willingness by political leaders to put the broader interests of Nigeria above individual and partisan ambitions.

The August 18 summit is expected to open discussions on possible areas of cooperation, including the possibility of presenting a single presidential candidate in the 2027 election.

G-100 said it would not dictate the outcome of the negotiations but would facilitate dialogue, build confidence and create an environment where the parties could openly consider issues of cooperation and collective action.

The initiative is also expected to draw from the Ibadan Declaration, which called for a credible pathway towards a sole opposition candidate in the 2027 presidential election.

G-100 said the consultations so far had produced encouraging signs of convergence, but stressed that political goodwill must now be translated into a practical framework.

The development comes amid growing efforts by opposition parties and political figures to form a broad coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with questions surrounding alliances, a common candidate and power-sharing arrangements becoming increasingly central to opposition politics.

The group warned that continued fragmentation could weaken the opposition’s ability to provide Nigerians with a credible alternative.

The August 18 summit could therefore become a major test of whether the opposition parties are prepared to move beyond individual interests and work towards a common political platform ahead of 2027.