The G-100 opposition coalition has stepped up efforts to field a consensus presidential candidate against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, inaugurating key committees to strengthen negotiations among participating parties and aspirants.
National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prof. Sadiq Gombe, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during the inauguration of the coalition’s Legal and Media Committees.
Gombe said strategic consultations among opposition leaders were progressing, expressing optimism that significant breakthroughs could be achieved before the end of the year.
The coalition comprises the SDP, African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
Prominent presidential aspirants reportedly being considered in the negotiations include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Cross River State governor Donald Duke and SDP chieftain Adewale Adebayo.
Gombe said direct engagements between party leaders and the presidential hopefuls were ongoing as the coalition worked towards a unified platform for the 2027 contest.
He explained that the newly inaugurated Legal Committee, comprising national legal advisers of the participating parties, would examine constitutional provisions, electoral laws and relevant Supreme Court judgments to address potential legal challenges that could undermine the alliance.
The Media and Publicity Committee, made up of national publicity secretaries and campaign spokespersons, is expected to coordinate the coalition’s public communications and develop a unified messaging strategy.
According to Gombe, the coalition’s initiative is driven by concerns over economic hardship and insecurity under the Tinubu administration.
He maintained that the alliance was determined to offer Nigerians a common political alternative, stressing the need for opposition leaders to place national interest above personal ambitions.
The latest move signals a fresh phase in the coalition’s efforts to reconcile competing political interests and build a common front ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
