Opposition Leaders Unite in Ibadan for National Summit

On April 25, 2026, prominent opposition leaders from across Nigeria convened in Ibadan, Oyo State, for a national summit focused on political collaboration and strategies leading up to the 2027 general elections. Key figures in attendance included former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor Mr.

Peter Obi, renowned economist Prof. Pat Utomi, and former Transport Minister Hon.

Rotimi Amaechi. Other notable attendees were Sen.

David Mark, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Princ Olagunsoyi Oyinlola, Prof. Jerry Gana, and Alhaji Saminu Turaki.

The summit commenced at 12:53 PM with the national anthem and was held inside the government house. The theme of the summit was "We Must Work Together to Unite the Opposition and Sustain Democracy." The gathering aimed to address national issues and strategize for the upcoming elections, drawing significant political interest nationwide, with analysts closely monitoring potential coalition movements among opposition blocs.