Opposition Parties Push for Joint Candidate in 2027 Elections

During a national summit held in Ibadan, Oyo State, opposition political party leaders, including David Mark, the national chairman of the African Democratic Congress, emphasized the urgent need for collective action to rescue Nigeria's destiny ahead of the 2027 general elections. They resolved to field a joint presidential candidate to contest against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Bola Tinubu.

The summit criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for perceived partisanship favoring the APC and called for an extension of the primary election deadline to July 2026. The leaders expressed concerns over the integrity of the electoral process, urging the National Assembly to review the Electoral Act 2026 to remove sections that threaten electoral integrity.

They highlighted the importance of ensuring a free, fair, and credible election to restore public confidence in the electoral system.