'Opposition parties may name joint candidate days before 2027 election’ - Lukman
Former Director-General of the Progressives Governors Forum, Salihu Lukman, says opposition parties could wait until a few days before the 2027 general election before announcing a joint presidential candidate to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Lukman, who convenes the political pressure group G-100, said opposition parties were committed to reaching an agreement and […]…
Former Progressives Governors Forum Director-General Salihu Lukman has stated that opposition parties might unveil a joint presidential candidate in the lead-up to the 2027 election. Convening the influential G-100 political pressure group, Lukman expressed confidence that the parties would eventually reach an agreement, despite disagreements and a lack of trust among their leaders.
He emphasized that the announcement could occur in days, weeks, or even months before the election. Lukman revealed that the discussions had expanded beyond the initial six parties, with initiatives to incorporate additional parties into the potential alliance. The alliance, born from an opposition summit in Ibadan in April 2026, has shifted to direct negotiations among political parties, enabling them to build the trust necessary for a collaborative effort.
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