ABUJA, Nigeria — Opposition leaders including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of the Allied Peoples Movement will gather in Abuja on August 18, 2026, for a summit aimed at building a united opposition front ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election.
Golden Info reports that Salihu Moh. Lukman, signing on behalf of the G100 coalition of concerned Nigerians, announced in a statement on Monday, August 10, 2026, that the group concluded a first round of consultations with leadership across six opposition political parties. The discussions engaged national chairmen, presidential candidates, and running mates from participating parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party, the Peoples Redemption Party, and the Social Democratic Party.
The consultations followed an open letter published by the group on August 2, 2026, titled “Doctrine of Necessary Democratic Opposition.” The coalition stated that initial meetings were kept away from media coverage to enable political leaders to hold conversations without public pressure.
“We have deliberately kept these consultations away from the glare of the media, in recognition of the sensitivity of many of the discussions and the need to allow party leaders to engage frankly and constructively without the pressure of premature public commentary,” the statement said. “We believe that, at this stage, protecting the integrity of the process is more important than publicising every meeting.”
The coalition stated that the initial talks demonstrated a recognition among political leaders of the need for closer cooperation ahead of the 2027 polls. The upcoming Summit of Opposition Parties in Abuja on August 18, 2026, is structured to facilitate discussions on modalities for achieving opposition unity.
“The G100 does not presume to dictate the outcome of these conversations. Our role is to facilitate dialogue, build confidence and help create the conditions in which the participating political parties can openly consider the difficult questions of cooperation, sacrifice, accommodation and collective action,” the statement said.
The group added that any framework resulting from the talks must recognize party interests while prioritizing the public. “The consultations of the past week represent only the beginning. The task ahead will require patience, courage and, above all, sacrifice. The G100 remains committed to help facilitate the process of unity of Nigeria’s main opposition parties and leaders in good faith and in the overriding interest of Nigeria and its democracy,” the statement added.