Salihu Lukman Reveals Opposition's Plan for 2027 Candidate

Salihu Lukman, the former Director General of the Progressives Governors Forum and convener of the G-100, indicated that opposition parties are working towards a consensus presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Hard Copy, he expressed confidence that an agreement would be reached despite existing disagreements and a trust deficit among party leaders.

Lukman noted that negotiations have expanded beyond the initial six political parties involved, with efforts to include additional parties in the alliance against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He highlighted a summit held on August 31, which established five working groups, including one focused on selecting a consensus candidate.

Each party will nominate representatives through their presidential candidates or party leadership. Lukman warned against inflexible positions from supporters of notable figures like Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, stressing the importance of flexibility in negotiations.