Opposition Leaders Unite for 2027 Elections Strategy

On April 25, 2026, opposition leaders, including Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, convened in Ibadan for a national summit to discuss the 2027 general elections. The summit involved representatives from 14 registered political parties, aiming to field a single presidential candidate to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The coalition pledged to resist the imposition of a candidate by the APC and demanded the resignation of the current INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan. They also called for a review of the Electoral Act 2026 and an extension of party primaries until July 2026.

The gathering faced skepticism regarding its effectiveness, particularly due to ongoing legal disputes involving factions within the PDP and ADC. The Supreme Court was set to deliver a judgment on a matter involving the PDP and ADC factions on April 30, 2026, which could impact the coalition's unity and strategy.