Obasanjo's Support for Obi Disrupts Opposition Unity Efforts

The opposition's initiative to produce a single presidential candidate for the 2027 election faces challenges due to former President Olusegun Obasanjo's support for Peter Obi. The G100 platform, which aims to unify opposition parties against the All Progressives Congress (APC), is struggling with internal disagreements.

Key figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Obi, did not attend a meeting in Abuja on August 31, raising concerns about their willingness to support a consensus candidate. The political dynamics surrounding Obi's candidacy with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) complicate the situation further.

Initially, Atiku supported the formation of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a vehicle for opposition unity, but the entry and exit of other major figures have weakened this effort. Sources indicate that the G100 initiative may not succeed due to the fragmented nature of the opposition and the historical context of their divisions.