Major opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi, have agreed in principle to field a single presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.
The resolution, reached at a summit in Ibadan, reflects growing fears of a drift toward one-party dominance under the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Participants accused the government of shrinking democratic space and raised concerns about the neutrality of Independent National Electoral Commission, warning that credible elections may be at risk.
While the unity plan signals a strategic shift, sceptics note that opposition coalitions in Nigeria often struggle with internal rivalries—raising questions about whether this alliance can hold.
