G100's Salihu Lukman on Opposition Candidate Timing for 2027

Salihu Lukman, the convener of the G100 political pressure group and former national vice-chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), indicated that opposition parties could announce a consensus presidential candidate just days before the 2027 general election. During an interview on Channels Television's Hard Copy programme, Lukman noted that the process of forming an opposition alliance was progressing, with party leaders now directly engaging in discussions rather than relying solely on the G100.

He mentioned that the G100 was established to facilitate collaboration among opposition candidates ahead of the elections and had achieved more progress than anticipated. The coalition's negotiations would encompass not only presidential candidates but also those contesting Senate, governorship, and state House of Assembly seats.

Lukman acknowledged the significant barrier of trust among parties and urged supporters to encourage their candidates to make sacrifices to avoid splitting opposition votes. He also confirmed his suspension from the African Democratic Congress to eliminate perceptions of bias in the G100's efforts.