{
  "id": 15273253,
  "title": "2027: G100 Convener speaks on major obstacle to anti-Tinubu alliance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/2027-g100-convener-speaks-on-major-obstacle-to-anti-tinubu-alliance",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T18:27:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/2027-g100-convener-speaks-on-major-obstacle-to-anti-tinubu-alliance/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The convener of the G100 political pressure group, Salihu Lukman, has discussed the major challenges preventing opposition parties from uniting behind a single presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Hard Copy, Lukman expressed confidence that ongoing consultations would lead to an agreement on a common candidate. He mentioned that the G100 group has already achieved more than expected in engaging political leaders to unite the opposition. One of the major obstacles identified is the lack of trust among opposition parties and their presidential candidates. Lukman believes that the quality of relationships among the parties and candidates will determine their ability to agree on a common political objective. He cited Cardinal John Onaiyekan’s warning that opposition candidates could split the votes and hand the victory to the ruling party. The opposition parties have agreed to establish a working group to develop recommendations on selecting a consensus presidential candidate, as decided at an opposition summit held on August 31, 2026. The working group will operate within a specific framework and timeframe, with representatives nominated by the political parties and candidates.",
  "summary": "Convener of the G100 political pressure group, Salihu Lukman, has highlighted some of the major challenges presenting opposition political parties from achieving its aim to present a single presidential candidate to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Hard Copy, Lukman, however, expressed confidence that […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}