G100 Coalition Plans Opposition Candidate Selection Before 2027

The G100 Coalition revealed that opposition parties aiming to unite against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may announce a single presidential candidate just days or weeks before the 2027 elections. Salihu Lukman, the convener of the G100 and a former National Vice Chairman of the APC, shared this information during an appearance on Channels Television’s Hard Copy programme.

He expressed confidence in the leadership of the opposition parties, stating they are committed to selecting a consensus candidate. The G100 was formed to encourage this unity following an all-opposition summit in Ibadan in April.

The process has expanded beyond the initial six political parties involved, with efforts to include additional parties. Lukman identified trust issues among the parties as a significant barrier to achieving a unified front.

A summit on August 31 established five working groups to facilitate cooperation, with each party nominating representatives to engage in the decision-making process.