Nigerian Opposition Renews Push for One Candidate in 2027 Race

Nigeria's opposition lawmakers and a coalition of political groups are renewing calls for opposition parties to unite behind a single presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives and the G100 opposition coalition have urged opposition parties to forge a common front and produce a consensus candidate to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The push comes as opposition forces seek to consolidate their strength to mount a credible challenge to the APC in the next presidential election. The Minority Caucus, comprising lawmakers from opposition parties in the lower chamber, and the G100 coalition, a group of opposition political leaders, are advocating for a unified strategy to avoid splitting the opposition vote.