Six Nigerian opposition parties have agreed to begin formal negotiations on a possible coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The decision was reached at the G100 First Summit held in Abuja on 31 August 2026, attended by national chairmen, principal leaders and representatives of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP).
In a communiqué issued after the summit, the parties said they had agreed to pursue a structured process of negotiation on opposition cooperation, citing insecurity, the rising cost of living, unemployment and limited economic opportunities among the challenges facing the country.
The parties said the cooperation process would go beyond the interests of individual political organisations and focus on developing a credible opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.
As part of the agreement, the six parties resolved to establish three standing coalition organs: a Central Leadership Committee, a Publicity and Communication Committee, and a Legal Committee.
The Central Leadership Committee will provide overall political direction and coordination, while also serving as the final arbiter on matters referred to it by the various working groups.
The Publicity and Communication Committee will be responsible for joint messaging, media engagement and public communication, while the Legal Committee will advise on the legal and constitutional aspects of the proposed cooperation and draft or vet agreements arising from the negotiations.
The parties said the leadership and composition of the three committees would be announced later, with representation shared fairly among the six parties.
They also agreed to establish five working groups, with each group comprising one nominee from each participating party.
The groups have been given four weeks to produce proposals covering five areas: a National Covenant for Democratic Renewal, a Single-Term Transition Charter, a National Reform Programme, a Framework for Opposition Unity and a Roadmap to a Common Presidential Candidate.
The documents are expected to be submitted to the Central Leadership Committee for consideration ahead of a second summit.
The parties acknowledged that the success of the proposed cooperation would ultimately depend on decisions by their respective leaders, particularly on the extent to which each party is willing to cooperate, its non-negotiable positions and whether it would accept a framework considered fair to all participants.
The summit also called for greater transparency and public accountability concerning individuals holding the highest offices in Nigeria.
In the communiqué, the G100 called on the United States Government, through its appropriate authorities and subject to applicable laws and judicial processes, to facilitate the lawful disclosure of non-exempt official records concerning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that are considered to be of legitimate public interest to Nigerians.
The group referred to ongoing Freedom of Information Act proceedings before the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and argued that Nigerians should have access to information that the law permits concerning issues affecting the credibility and integrity of the presidency.
The G100 stressed, however, that its demand did not presume the contents of any undisclosed records or amount to a finding of wrongdoing.
It said it would formally communicate its position to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and other relevant Community institutions, seeking diplomatic and institutional engagement in support of transparency, lawful disclosure and citizens’ right to public accountability.
The opposition parties agreed to reconvene for a Second Summit, where the five working groups are expected to present their respective documents for consideration and possible adoption.
The date and venue of the second summit will be determined by the Central Leadership Committee.
The parties also clarified the role of the G100, stating that the group would remain a facilitator and observer throughout the process and provide the platform, structure and technical support required for the negotiations.
According to the communiqué, the G100 would not replace the authority of the participating political parties, which remains vested in their recognised leaders and organs.
The six parties pledged to continue the process in a spirit of cooperation and good faith, with the stated objective of building a credible and united opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
