A factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Kabiru Tanimu-Turaki, has announced that opposition parties in Nigeria have reached an agreement to present a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.
He made the declaration on Saturday at the National Opposition Summit held in Ibadan, Oyo State, where key political leaders gathered to strategise ahead of the next election cycle.
According to Turaki, the decision is aimed at strengthening the opposition’s chances at the polls and providing a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
He alleged that there are ongoing efforts within the ruling party to position President Bola Tinubu as the sole presidential candidate in 2027, but insisted that opposition parties are determined to contest the election collectively.
“Despite the onslaughts and machinations of the ruling party, we will field candidates and contest the 2027 elections,” he said.
Turaki added that opposition groups have resolved to work together to present one consensus candidate, stressing that the move is part of a broader effort to “rescue the nation” and address the challenges facing Nigerians.
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The summit also saw opposition leaders calling for the resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, over allegations of bias in favour of the ruling party.
They argued that his continued leadership could undermine public trust in the electoral process and pose a risk to the credibility of the 2027 elections.
Participants at the summit, including former Senate President David Mark, emphasised the need for unity, electoral reforms, and stronger collaboration among opposition parties.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment by opposition leaders to build a coordinated political strategy capable of challenging the ruling party and addressing Nigeria’s economic and security concerns ahead of 2027.
