G-100 Coalition Initiates Search for 2027 Consensus Candidate

The G-100 opposition coalition is advancing its efforts to select a consensus candidate to contest against President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 general election. Sadiq Gombe, the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), announced this during the inauguration of the coalition's Legal and Media Committees in Abuja.

The coalition comprises several parties, including the SDP, African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Allied Peoples Movement (APM). Prominent presidential hopefuls being considered include Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Donald Duke, and Adewale Adebayo.

Gombe indicated that direct discussions between party leaders and the aspirants are currently taking place, with significant progress anticipated before the end of the year. The newly formed Legal Committee will examine constitutional frameworks and electoral laws to protect the coalition from legal challenges, while the Media and Publicity Committee will oversee joint communications and strategic messaging.