Salihu Lukman, convener of the G100 political pressure group, says Nigeria’s opposition parties may unveil a single consensus presidential candidate only days before the 2027 general election. He frames the timing as linked to the practical challenges of coordinating an alliance strong enough to present a united alternative.
Across the reports, Lukman’s comments focus on opposition strategy rather than specific names or policy positions. Vanguard and The Punch both report that the opposition could settle on one candidate close to election day. Legit.ng adds that trust issues inside the alliance could affect whether and when the parties can agree. The outlets also note that the goal is to field one candidate to contest the APC’s position, with Lukman specifically referencing the likelihood of running against President Bola Tinubu, while neither outlet provides new details on how the final selection process would work.
