G-100 Coalition Plans to Reveal Tinubu Challenger Before Election

The G-100 Coalition, convened by Salihu Lukman, a former National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated that opposition parties may unveil a consensus candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election just days or weeks before the election. Lukman expressed confidence in the commitment of opposition leaders to select a single candidate, noting that discussions are ongoing and the timing of the announcement will depend on negotiation progress.

The coalition was formed to encourage unity among opposition parties following an all-opposition summit in Ibadan in April. The process has expanded beyond the initial six parties involved, with efforts to include more parties.

Lukman identified trust issues among opposition parties as a significant barrier to forming a united front. A summit on August 31 established five working groups to address various aspects of the alliance, including candidate selection, with each party nominating representatives to these groups.