Opposition Parties Unite for 2027 Presidential Elections

At a summit held in Ibadan, Oyo State, opposition parties in Nigeria announced their plan to field a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. Key figures at the summit included former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former presidential candidate Peter Obi of the Labour Party, and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

The opposition issued a communiqué demanding the resignation of Joash Ojo Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), citing concerns over perceived partisanship favoring the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). They also called for an extension of the deadline for party primaries to the end of July 2026 and urged the Senate and House of Representatives to review the electoral act to remove sections that threaten electoral integrity.

The summit emphasized the need for a united front to rescue Nigeria from its current challenges, including insecurity and economic hardship, and highlighted the importance of safeguarding democracy.