Coalition Endorses Adebayo for 2027 Presidential Election

On October 29, 2026, the CountryFirst Movement and allied pro-democracy groups endorsed Prince Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), for Nigeria's 2027 general election. The coalition's convener, Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr., announced the endorsement during a world press conference, emphasizing the need for political parties with clear ideologies and practical development plans.

The coalition began challenging presidential candidates to present comprehensive manifestos on August 26, 2026. Of the 18 candidates listed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), only Adebayo submitted a comprehensive manifesto, while 10 others provided insufficient summaries.

Adebayo's manifesto, which spans 117 pages in print and 138 pages electronically, outlines 12 priority areas, including national security, food security, and job creation, along with a proposed four-year implementation framework. The coalition praised Adebayo's progressive vision and linked his campaign message, "Farewell to Poverty and Insecurity," to the late Chief Moshood Abiola’s 1993 campaign.