G-100 Faces Challenges in Selecting 2027 Candidate

The G-100's attempts to produce a consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 election are encountering obstacles as the presidential candidates from the African Democratic Congress, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; the Nigeria Democratic Congress, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi; and the Allied Peoples’ Movement, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, continue to pursue their ambitions. As the election campaign progresses, reports of violence, intimidation, and attacks on opposition activities are increasing, raising concerns about the stability of the electoral process.

Additionally, Peter Obi's planned visit to Yelwata, a Benue community affected by insurgent attacks, was disrupted when his convoy was blocked by local youths. In a related context, President Bola Tinubu urged Nigerian banks to enhance their contributions to economic growth by investing more in productive businesses during the 19th Annual Banking and Finance Conference of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria in Abuja.