Opposition alliance gaining ground ahead of 2027, Lukman says

Salihu Lukman, an African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain and G100 convenor, says opposition parties are making progress towards an alliance ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. He said discussions had advanced beyond expectations, and six parties recently consulted five presidential candidates, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Seyi Makinde. Lukman warned that separate candidacies would split opposition votes and help the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) win. He said a joint candidate would depend on trust between the parties and their leaders’ willingness to set aside personal ambitions.