Opposition political parties have intensified efforts to forge a united front ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, with major parties meeting in Abuja to explore ways of strengthening cooperation.
The high-level summit, held on Monday at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, was convened by the G-100 and supported by the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), led by its National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, participated in the meeting alongside senior party officials.
Other opposition parties represented at the summit included the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), Action Peoples Movement (APM) and Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).
Discussions centred on the need for stronger collaboration among opposition parties and the possibility of establishing a political platform capable of challenging the ruling party in the 2027 elections.
One of the major proposals was the development of a framework for selecting a common opposition presidential candidate. Organisers proposed that the framework be developed within four weeks.
The summit also recommended the establishment of standing committees and working groups to coordinate the coalition-building process, develop a transition programme and facilitate efforts towards a joint presidential candidate.
The NDC said its participation demonstrated its willingness to engage in broad consultations on the future of opposition politics and the search for a credible alternative ahead of the 2027 elections.
The organisers clarified, however, that the summit was not aimed at dissolving or merging the participating political parties. They also stressed that no presidential candidate was asked to withdraw from the race.
The meeting is expected to form part of wider consultations among opposition parties and political stakeholders as efforts continue to develop a common strategy ahead of the 2027 elections.
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