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2027: Atiku Backs Opposition Coalition Talks, Sets Conditions for Joint Candidate

2027: Atiku Backs Opposition Coalition Talks, Sets Conditions for Joint Candidate

Uncertainty surrounds calls for Nigeria’s opposition parties to adopt a single presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The Group of 100 Nigerians, led by former APC chieftain Salisu Lukman, has proposed an August 18 opposition summit in Abuja. The group wants major opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, to explore a broad coalition against President Bola Tinubu. Atiku’s aide, Phrank Shaibu, said the former vice-president supports efforts to build a credible opposition but has not confirmed whether he will attend the summit. He said any process for selecting a joint candidate must be transparent, inclusive and democratic. With consultations ongoing, the summit may reveal whether opposition leaders can resolve competing interests and agree on a common candidate for 2027.

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K
kemi

What conditions should opposition parties agree on before settling on one 2027 candidate?

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K
kris

Exactly. Clear shared goals and a fair selection process should come first; otherwise coalition go just scatter.

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H
hala

The proposed August 18 summit shows the single-candidate conversation is becoming more organised.

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Y
yemi

A joint candidate may help, but agreement alone will not automatically resolve opposition divisions.

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J
jude

The summit should first define clear selection rules, timelines, and commitments for every participating party.

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