Nigerian Opposition Parties to Hold Unity Summit on August 18

A coalition of Nigerian opposition parties is set to convene a summit in Abuja on August 18, 2026, as part of a new push to forge a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections. The initiative, led by the political advocacy group G100, follows a series of closed-door consultations with six major opposition parties aimed at overcoming fragmentation and presenting a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress.

The G100, a coalition of concerned Nigerians, announced the summit after completing its first round of consultations with the leadership of the African Democratic Congress, Allied Peoples Movement, Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, Peoples Redemption Party, and Social Democratic Party. According to a statement signed by Salihu Mohammed Lukman on behalf of the group, the discussions involved national chairmen, presidential candidates, and their running mates. The consultations were deliberately conducted away from public scrutiny to allow for frank and constructive engagement without the pressure of premature commentary.

The group reported a clear convergence of views among the opposition leaders on the need for closer cooperation....