Opposition Parties Unite Against Tinubu for 2027 Elections

Opposition parties in Nigeria have designated August 31, 2026, as the date for a summit to unite against the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Salihu Lukman, a leader within the opposition group G100, made this announcement in a statement on Thursday.

The summit aims to initiate structured negotiations regarding the terms, institutions, and principles for cooperation among the parties ahead of the 2027 general election. This decision follows extensive consultations with the leadership of six opposition parties: the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), and Social Democratic Party (SDP).

Lukman emphasized that the consultations resulted in a shared framework for opposition cooperation, identifying areas of convergence while acknowledging the distinct histories and political interests of each party. He stated that cooperation does not necessitate any party merging into another and highlighted the importance of collective action for the country.