Opposition Parties Work on Coalition Plans for 2027

As preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum, opposition parties across Nigeria are intensifying efforts to form a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This comes amid ongoing political realignments, including a strategic meeting in Abuja between leaders of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have both expressed confidence in their ability to field strong presidential candidates. However, internal crises—particularly leadership tussles over National Working Committee (NWC) positions—continue to affect parties like the ADC and SDP, raising concerns about their readiness.

Despite these challenges, opposition leaders insist they are making calculated moves to present credible alternatives to President Bola Tinubu and the APC. The emergence of the newly registered Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has also added a new dimension to the political landscape.

The NNPP, speaking through its leadership, maintained that it remains strong despite the departure of its 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The party says it has grown in prominence and will attract credible candidates for future elections.

Similarly, the SDP noted that it is ramping up consultations and engaging political stakeholders nationwide as part of efforts to strengthen its base and position itself as a viable national force.

Meanwhile, at the Abuja meeting, PRP National Chairman Hakeem Baba-Ahmed expressed solidarity with the ADC, particularly over its ongoing disputes with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other government institutions, signaling deeper collaboration among opposition parties.