A coalition of Nigerians, the G100, says it will hold an opposition summit in Abuja on August 18, 2026, bringing together key opposition figures—Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde—to explore forming a more united front ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election.
Both outlets report that the G100 has completed a first round of consultations with leaders of six opposition parties. Nigerian Eye lists the PDP, Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) among the parties engaged, while Vanguard similarly refers to consultations with leaders across multiple opposition parties. The group describes the engagements as constructive and says the discussions are kept away from media attention to encourage candid dialogue.
The two reports also emphasize the group’s stated purpose: to facilitate cooperation among parties and reduce fragmentation. They say the consultations reflect acknowledgment among opposition leaders of the need for sacrifice, compromise, and prioritizing national interest. While the outlets focus on the summit date and participants, their shared difference is mainly in the level of detail about which specific parties were consulted; both frame the meeting as aimed at agreeing on modalities for cooperation.
