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2027: Opposition parties begin talks on single candidate

 



2027: Opposition parties begin talks on single candidate


A coalition of opposition political parties and stakeholders under the G-100 platform is set to convene a summit in Abuja on August 18, 2026, as part of efforts to forge greater unity among Nigeria’s opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The summit follows a series of consultations between representatives of the G-100 and leaders of six opposition political parties, including the African Democratic Congress, Allied Peoples Movement, National Democratic Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, Peoples Redemption Party and Social Democratic Party.

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


The statement, titled “G100: Consultations with opposition leaders set stage for unity summit,” said representatives of the group had met with the national chairmen, presidential candidates and running mates of the opposition parties


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Source: Punch NG




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