Nigeria’s opposition parties are divided over plans for the 2027 presidential election, specifically whether they should agree on a single candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu. Multiple outlets report that key opposition factions are not aligned on the process for selecting a candidate, with disagreement over who should represent the coalition and how quickly any consensus should be reached. The dispute is framed as a broader strategic decision: some factions support unifying around one candidate to avoid splitting votes against the incumbent, while others favor different approaches that may allow multiple candidates or alternative coalition arrangements. Both sources indicate the division is already evident within the opposition camp as discussions continue ahead of the 2027 election. The reporting does not specify a final agreed mechanism or an identified single candidate, but it highlights that the lack of consensus is central to the current opposition split. The outcome will likely shape how opposition parties organize politically and campaign in the lead-up to the election.