National chairmen and secretaries of six opposition political parties have begun consultations with presidential candidates of their respective parties as part of efforts to develop a common strategy ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
Salihu Lukman, former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the All Progressives Congress, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday on behalf of the coalition parties, saying discussions were still ongoing.
The consultations involved the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Allied People’s Movement (APM), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Social Democratic Party (SDP), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).
According to Lukman, those consulted included former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of the ADC, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of the APM, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi of the NDC, Adewole Adebayo of the SDP and former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke of the PRP.
The engagements are part of efforts to implement resolutions reached at the G-100 opposition summit, which called for sustained dialogue and stronger cooperation among opposition parties to defend multiparty democracy and protect Nigerians’ interests.
Although the parties have not announced an agreement on a single presidential candidate, the consultations indicate continued efforts to establish common ground among opposition leaders ahead of the election.
Lukman said the discussions were intended to develop a framework for cooperation, identify shared priorities and determine the steps required to advance a common democratic agenda.
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“The consultations remain ongoing. Further engagements will build on the G-100 resolutions and the commitment to an opposition that is organised, responsible and capable of working together in the national interest,” he said.
He added that Nigerians would be informed of substantive decisions and agreed next steps as the discussions progressed.
The consultations come amid continuing efforts by opposition leaders to overcome political differences and develop a coordinated challenge to the ruling APC and President Bola Tinubu, who is seeking re-election in 2027.
The possibility of fielding a single opposition presidential candidate has remained a major issue in discussions about challenging the APC. However, stakeholders continue to face questions over candidate selection, the political platform to be adopted and the formula for reaching a consensus.
Atiku and Obi, who finished second and third, respectively, in the 2023 presidential election, remain prominent opposition figures, while other political leaders are seeking to influence the direction of any potential alliance.
The latest consultations could provide a platform for addressing competing interests, although it remains unclear how the parties intend to select a consensus candidate or whether all participating leaders would agree to support one person.
Lukman said the process was driven by the belief that Nigeria’s challenges required engagement across party lines, adding that political leaders should prioritise the country’s future, citizens’ welfare and electoral credibility over narrow partisan interests.
The coalition is expected to continue its consultations as political parties prepare for the 2027 general elections.