Efforts by the G-100 coalition to forge a united single-ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections have encountered friction, as major presidential hopefuls—Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and Seyi Makinde of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM)—have resisted stepping down for a consensus candidate…..KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Despite opposition leaders previously convening at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja for the G-100 Alliance Summit to build a formidable front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu, none of the three primary contenders have signaled a willingness to withdraw. Instead, each camp maintains that its principal is best positioned to lead.
Addressing the deadlock, G-100 coalition member Umanu Elijah expressed optimism that ongoing back-channel negotiations and cross-party consultations—highlighted by Peter Obi’s recent meeting with Seyi Makinde—would yield a finalized consensus choice before September 30.
Meanwhile, representatives from the respective camps have clarified their stances:
- Atiku Abubakar’s Camp: An insider close to the former Vice President noted that while Atiku remains open to dialogue as a statesman, he will actively contest the 2027 ballot, emphasizing that his earlier coalition efforts laid the groundwork for the ADC.
- Peter Obi / NDC: National Publicity Secretary Osa Director confirmed that while the party is actively participating in coalition talks, they believe Obi’s popularity and credibility make him uniquely qualified to emerge as the consensus option without surrendering their competitive edge.
- Seyi Makinde / APM: National Publicity Secretary Abubakar Yusuf asserted that the Oyo State governor is running a serious campaign geared toward victory rather than a mere placeholder run, maintaining that Makinde remains firmly in the race while discussions continue.
