Atiku, Obi, Others Near Consensus Deal as Opposition Steps Up 2027 Talks — G100

Opposition political leaders, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, are reportedly making progress towards a possible consensus presidential candidacy ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election, according to the G100 coalition.

The development comes amid renewed efforts by opposition parties to coordinate their political strategies and explore a common approach to challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), led by President Bola Tinubu.

The coalition’s initiative involves opposition platforms including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Social Democratic Party (SDP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), and Allied Peoples Movement (APM), among others.

According to reports published on October 22, 2026, the G100 has intensified consultations involving party leaders and presidential aspirants, with the objective of building a framework for greater opposition cooperation before the next general election.

The discussions are taking place against the backdrop of competing presidential ambitions and disagreements over how a common candidate should emerge. Atiku, Obi and other political figures have their own supporters and political platforms, making consensus-building a delicate process.

Salihu Lukman, convener of the G100 initiative, has repeatedly identified mutual distrust among opposition leaders and candidates as a major obstacle to achieving unity. He has urged political stakeholders to consider the wider national interest rather than allow individual ambitions to undermine negotiations.

The coalition’s efforts are also aimed at addressing concerns that multiple opposition candidates could divide votes among themselves during the presidential election.

However, progress towards a consensus arrangement should not be mistaken for a final agreement on who will represent the opposition. No jointly endorsed presidential candidate has been confirmed in the reports reviewed, and important questions remain over the selection process, the participating parties’ commitments and how competing ambitions will be reconciled.

The latest consultations nevertheless signal an ongoing attempt by opposition stakeholders to establish a more coordinated political front ahead of the 2027 elections.

Whether the negotiations produce a single presidential candidate will depend on the willingness of the participating parties and aspirants to agree on a transparent process and accept its eventual outcome.

G100 says opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, are making progress towards greater political cooperation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, although no consensus candidate has been confirmed.