RismadarVoice Reporters
October 22, 2026
The G100 opposition coalition has announced significant progress in negotiations to select a consensus presidential candidate ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi among the leading political figures under consideration.
The coalition disclosed the development during a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, October 21, where it inaugurated legal and media committees to coordinate negotiations among participating political parties.
The parties involved include the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
Other presidential figures being considered include former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke and SDP presidential candidate Adewale Adebayo.
Speaking during the inauguration, the coalition’s chairman and SDP National Chairman, Professor Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe, said discussions involving political leaders and presidential candidates had advanced considerably.
He expressed confidence that outstanding differences could be resolved before the presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027.
According to Gombe, the coalition is working towards establishing an agreement that would enable participating parties to support a common candidate against President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He explained that the newly inaugurated Legal Committee would examine constitutional requirements, electoral legislation, relevant court decisions and potential legal challenges arising from the proposed alliance.
The committee will also develop mechanisms for resolving disputes and ensuring that any agreement complies with existing electoral laws.
Similarly, the Media and Publicity Committee will coordinate communications among participating parties and provide information on the coalition’s activities.
Gombe stressed the importance of cooperation and compromise, noting that the coalition’s objective would require participating leaders to address competing political interests.
Meanwhile, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) presidential candidate, Peter Agada, has expressed willingness to work with either Obi or Atiku if their political programmes align with his vision for Nigeria.
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Agada said he remained open to discussions with both opposition leaders.
He claimed that his campaign was targeting between two million and 10 million votes through grassroots mobilisation and consultations.
Agada also claimed that a substantial proportion of supporters associated with the Obidient Movement had aligned with his political project, although the figure has not been independently verified.
Despite the reported progress, the G100 coalition has not announced a consensus candidate or confirmed a final agreement among its participating parties.
The negotiations are continuing as opposition groups explore possible arrangements ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
