By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja
The G100 has commenced consultations with major opposition political parties and stakeholders as part of efforts to forge a united and credible opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The group said its consultations followed the release of its August 2, 2026 Open Letter to opposition leaders, leaders of thought, civil society organisations and Nigerians of good conscience, in which it articulated the Doctrine of Necessary Democratic Opposition.
According to the G100, its representatives have held meetings with leaders of six major opposition parties —
the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP).
It said the engagements involved national chairmen, presidential candidates and running mates of the respective parties.
The group described the consultations as “frank, constructive and encouraging”, adding that they were deliberately conducted away from the media to allow participants to discuss sensitive issues freely without the pressure of premature public commentary.
The G100 said a common position emerged from the meetings on the need for opposition parties to work more closely together ahead of the 2027 elections.
It added that the party leaders acknowledged that building a credible and effective opposition would require sacrifice, compromise and a willingness to place the larger interests of Nigeria above narrow partisan and individual considerations.
The group said the emerging convergence of views was encouraging, but stressed that goodwill must now be translated into a practical framework for cooperation.
It noted that such a framework would be critical to implementing the principles of the Ibadan Declaration, particularly its call for the opposition to develop a credible pathway towards presenting a united and competitive alternative in the 2027 elections.
To advance the process, the G100 announced plans for a Summit of Opposition Parties scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Abuja.
The summit, it said, would provide a structured platform for opposition parties to begin discussions on the modalities for achieving greater unity.
The G100 stressed that it would not dictate the outcome of the discussions, but would facilitate dialogue, build confidence and create an environment where the parties could openly address difficult issues surrounding cooperation, sacrifice, accommodation and collective action.
It further said any framework that emerges from the process must recognise the legitimate interests and concerns of all participating parties while placing the interests of Nigerians above partisan considerations.
“We are working with the representatives of the parties to finalise modalities and arrangements for the Summit,” the group said, adding that the process would be deliberate, inclusive and anchored on mutual respect.
According to the G100, sustainable political cooperation cannot be imposed but must be patiently negotiated and collectively owned by the participating parties.
Reiterating its Doctrine of Necessary Democratic Opposition, the group said Nigeria’s democracy would be strengthened when citizens were presented with a credible alternative capable of effectively competing for their mandate.
It warned that continued fragmentation among opposition parties seeking to provide such an alternative would serve neither the opposition nor the Nigerian people.
“The consultations of the past week represent only the beginning. The task ahead will require patience, courage and, above all, sacrifice,” the group said.
The statement was signed by Salihu Moh. Lukman on behalf of the G100, with the group reaffirming its commitment to facilitating the unity of Nigeria’s major opposition parties and leaders “in good faith and in the overriding interest of Nigeria and its democracy.”
For God and CountryAugust 10, 2026, the statement further stressed.
