The G100 has called on Nigeria’s opposition political parties to put aside their differences and work together ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The group made the appeal as opposition parties and their leaders prepare for the First Summit of Nigeria’s Opposition Political Parties in Abuja on Monday, August 31, 2026.
The summit is expected to provide a platform for opposition parties to discuss possible areas of cooperation and coordination ahead of the 2027 elections.
In a statement signed by Salihu Moh. Lukman on behalf of the G100, the group said millions of Nigerians were looking to the opposition to provide not only criticism of the government but also a credible political alternative.
Why the G100 wants cooperation
The G100 said opposition parties have different histories, identities, ambitions and political interests, but argued that these differences should not prevent them from working together where their interests align.
The group said cooperation would not require any party to abandon its identity or political ambitions.
Instead, it urged opposition leaders to recognise areas where their interests converge and develop practical ways of working together.
The G100 also warned that a fragmented opposition could weaken its electoral strength by dividing votes, resources and political support among parties competing for similar voters.
It therefore urged the parties to make cooperation a strategy ahead of the 2027 election.
What the summit is expected to address
The summit is expected to begin discussions on a framework for cooperation and coordination among participating opposition parties.
The G100 has previously said the process could involve structured negotiations and specialised working groups to address some of the difficult issues surrounding opposition cooperation.
The group has also stressed that the summit is not designed to impose a presidential candidate on the participating parties.
Instead, it is intended to create a structure through which the parties can negotiate issues of common interest while retaining their individual identities and decision-making structures.
Who is involved?
The G100 has been engaging with several opposition parties as part of its push for greater cooperation ahead of 2027.
Reports indicate that the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) are among the parties linked to the summit.
However, the level of participation and commitment to a possible alliance remains an issue as the opposition parties continue to pursue their individual political interests.
There are also disagreements over how any proposed cooperation should be structured and whether it should eventually produce a consensus presidential candidate. Recent reports indicate that uncertainty remains around the proposed opposition alliance.
What it means for Nigerians
For voters, the outcome of the discussions could determine whether some of the major opposition parties contest the 2027 presidential election separately or develop a stronger form of cooperation.
A coordinated opposition could potentially reduce the fragmentation of votes among parties seeking support from similar constituencies.
However, achieving such cooperation will require the parties to resolve competing ambitions, leadership questions and disagreements over how a possible alliance should operate.
The G100 has urged the opposition leaders to approach the summit with an open mind and put the broader interests of Nigeria ahead of individual political ambitions.
The group said the immediate task is not to determine winners or losers within the opposition, but to begin building a framework through which the parties can work together.
What happens next?
The summit is expected to open discussions on the structure and principles of possible opposition cooperation ahead of the 2027 elections.
Whether the parties can translate the call for unity into a workable political arrangement will depend on their willingness to negotiate, compromise and resolve their competing interests.
For Nigerians, the key question is whether the opposition can move beyond calls for unity and present a credible and coordinated alternative before the 2027 election.
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