Opposition Parties Challenge APC's Funding Advantage for 2027

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, opposition parties in Nigeria, including the Nigeria Democratic Congress, the Tanimu Turaki-led interim National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, the Peoples Redemption Party, the Young Progressives Party, and the Obidient Movement Worldwide, have raised concerns regarding campaign funding. They allege that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) benefits from a significant financial advantage, which is exacerbated by economic hardship and fears of political reprisals that deter potential donors from supporting rival parties.

The opposition is adapting by focusing on grassroots mobilization, town hall meetings, digital campaigns, voluntary contributions, and political alliances to engage voters without matching the APC's financial resources. The Electoral Act 2026 has increased campaign expenditure limits, allowing presidential candidates to spend up to N10bn, while governorship candidates can now spend N3bn.

The National Assembly defends these increases as necessary due to inflation, but opposition leaders worry that the higher ceilings will further disadvantage parties with limited resources.