Opposition parties in Nigeria have agreed to present a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, according to Kabiru Tanimu-Turaki, a factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party.
He made this known on Saturday at the National Opposition Summit in Ibadan, Oyo State, where leaders from various opposition groups met to strategize ahead of the next election cycle. Turaki said the decision was aimed at improving the opposition’s chances at the polls, despite what he described as efforts within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to position President Bola Tinubu as its sole candidate.
According to him, opposition parties are determined to collaborate and remain united in the face of political pressure. He emphasized that they would not only participate in the elections but also work collectively to present one consensus presidential candidate backed by all participating parties.
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Turaki stated that this unified approach is part of a broader effort to address the country’s challenges and offer an alternative to Nigerians.
At the summit, opposition leaders also called for the resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan. They accused him of showing bias in favor of the ruling party and warned that his continued leadership could undermine trust in the electoral process and heighten political tensions ahead of 2027.
They argued that public confidence in INEC’s neutrality is critical for credible elections and expressed concern that retaining him in office could lead to unrest.
The gathering, which included prominent figures such as former Senate President David Mark, focused on opposition unity, electoral reforms, and addressing what participants described as Nigeria’s worsening economic and security situation.
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