Atiku, Obi, Makinde Resist Pressure for Consensus Candidate
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde have resisted pressure to step down for a consensus opposition presidential candidate in the lead-up to the 2027 elections. This resistance comes amid efforts by the G-100 opposition coalition to unify candidates.
A member of the G-100 expressed confidence that a consensus could still be reached by September 30, despite the current opposition from Atiku, Obi, and Makinde. Additionally, other political parties, including the African Action Congress (AAC) and the Action Democratic Party (ADP), have also rejected calls for their candidates to withdraw from the race.
The ongoing discussions highlight the complexities of the political landscape as various factions within the opposition navigate their ambitions for the upcoming elections.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Punch Newspapers. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Punch Newspapers
Enjoy this article?
Get the weekly Nigerian roundup — top stories, NPFL, naira. One email, Sunday morning.
Related Stories
Obi, Atiku, Makinde Reject G-100 Coalition Consensus
Atiku, Obi Reject G-100's Single Candidate Proposal
Atiku, Obi, Makinde Reject G-100 Push for Single Opposition Candidate
G-100 Urges Atiku, Obi to Unite for 2027 Elections
G-100 Faces Challenges in Selecting 2027 Candidate
G-100 Coalition Urges Opposition to Unite for 2027 Election
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
