The opposition coalition under the aegis of G100 has said it will draw from the victory of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to strengthen efforts to present a united political force ahead of the 2027 general elections.

POLITICS NIGERIA reports that G100 emerged following the resignation of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter, from the earlier opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which included former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other opposition leaders.

The development led to the fragmentation of the coalition and the emergence of a separate opposition platform.

G100 congratulated Adeleke on his re-election and commended the people of Osun State for what it described as their determination at the polls.

The group said the outcome of the election had provided an important lesson for opposition politicians across Nigeria, particularly on the need for unity, cooperation and the willingness to put aside individual interests ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja and signed by Salihu Moh. Lukman, G100 said the Osun election had demonstrated the strength that could emerge when opposition groups put aside individual interests and work towards a common political objective.

“Osun has shown the pathway. The task now is to take that spirit of cooperation to the national stage,” the group said.

G100 specifically praised opposition leaders and candidates who stepped down from the race and supported Adeleke, saying their actions showed that the broader democratic interest could sometimes be more important than individual ambitions and party interests.

“The significance of what has happened in Osun goes far beyond the re-election of one governor. Osun has provided a template for 2027,” the statement read.

The coalition said it had consistently argued that Nigeria’s opposition was not lacking popular support but had been weakened by division and competing interests.

According to the group, the Osun election showed that opposition parties could achieve a stronger political outcome when they identify a common goal, make compromises and unite behind a candidate considered capable of winning.

“The governorship candidates who stepped down and supported Governor Adeleke were each entitled to pursue their own ambitions. They chose instead to ask a more important question: what outcome best serves the people and strengthens the democratic cause?” G100 said.

The coalition therefore urged opposition leaders who believe Nigeria needs a different political direction in 2027 to show the same courage, restraint and willingness to compromise that it said contributed to Adeleke’s victory.

It stressed that the lesson from Osun should not end with the governorship election but should be taken to the national level as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.

“The task now is to take that spirit of cooperation to the national stage,” the coalition said, calling on opposition stakeholders to begin building a broad-based alliance capable of offering Nigerians a credible alternative.

The latest position by G100 comes days after the group postponed its proposed Summit of Opposition Political Parties from August 18 to August 31, 2026.

The summit was rescheduled following consultations with six participating opposition parties and members of the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives.

According to Lukman, the change was necessary because the National Peace Summit scheduled for August 18 would bring together leaders and key stakeholders of the political parties involved in the G100 consultations.

The group said holding its summit after the peace summit would provide more time for internal consultations and preparations.

G100 said it had also held extensive discussions with leaders and key stakeholders of the six participating opposition parties and members of the House Minority Caucus.

It described the discussions as “frank, substantive and encouraging.” It said the parties had shown greater willingness to consider cooperation despite their differences.

“We have been particularly encouraged by the seriousness with which the parties have approached these conversations and by the energy behind the deliberations,” Lukman said.

He added that there was a growing recognition among the parties that the opposition needed to engage with one another “with greater purpose and structure.”

“What we have enjoyed most about these consultations is their candour. There are differences, as there should be, but there is also a genuine willingness to listen, to interrogate the available options and to explore practical areas of cooperation,” he said.

Lukman said the quality of the discussions had given the group confidence that the August 31 summit could be “both substantive and consequential.”

G100 said it would use the period before the summit to continue consultations with the participating parties and other stakeholders while developing proposals and frameworks for consideration at the meeting.

The opposition coalition under the aegis of G100 has said it will draw from the victory of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to strengthen efforts to present a united political force ahead of the 2027 general elections.

POLITICS NIGERIA reports that G100 emerged following the resignation of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter, from the earlier opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which included former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other opposition leaders.

The development led to the fragmentation of the coalition and the emergence of a separate opposition platform.

G100 congratulated Adeleke on his re-election and commended the people of Osun State for what it described as their determination at the polls.

The group said the outcome of the election had provided an important lesson for opposition politicians across Nigeria, particularly on the need for unity, cooperation and the willingness to put aside individual interests ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja and signed by Salihu Moh. Lukman, G100 said the Osun election had demonstrated the strength that could emerge when opposition groups put aside individual interests and work towards a common political objective.

“Osun has shown the pathway. The task now is to take that spirit of cooperation to the national stage,” the group said.

G100 specifically praised opposition leaders and candidates who stepped down from the race and supported Adeleke, saying their actions showed that the broader democratic interest could sometimes be more important than individual ambitions and party interests.

“The significance of what has happened in Osun goes far beyond the re-election of one governor. Osun has provided a template for 2027,” the statement read.

The coalition said it had consistently argued that Nigeria’s opposition was not lacking popular support but had been weakened by division and competing interests.

According to the group, the Osun election showed that opposition parties could achieve a stronger political outcome when they identify a common goal, make compromises and unite behind a candidate considered capable of winning.

“The governorship candidates who stepped down and supported Governor Adeleke were each entitled to pursue their own ambitions. They chose instead to ask a more important question: what outcome best serves the people and strengthens the democratic cause?” G100 said.

The coalition therefore urged opposition leaders who believe Nigeria needs a different political direction in 2027 to show the same courage, restraint and willingness to compromise that it said contributed to Adeleke’s victory.

It stressed that the lesson from Osun should not end with the governorship election but should be taken to the national level as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.

“The task now is to take that spirit of cooperation to the national stage,” the coalition said, calling on opposition stakeholders to begin building a broad-based alliance capable of offering Nigerians a credible alternative.

The latest position by G100 comes days after the group postponed its proposed Summit of Opposition Political Parties from August 18 to August 31, 2026.

The summit was rescheduled following consultations with six participating opposition parties and members of the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives.

According to Lukman, the change was necessary because the National Peace Summit scheduled for August 18 would bring together leaders and key stakeholders of the political parties involved in the G100 consultations.

The group said holding its summit after the peace summit would provide more time for internal consultations and preparations.

G100 said it had also held extensive discussions with leaders and key stakeholders of the six participating opposition parties and members of the House Minority Caucus.

It described the discussions as “frank, substantive and encouraging.” It said the parties had shown greater willingness to consider cooperation despite their differences.

“We have been particularly encouraged by the seriousness with which the parties have approached these conversations and by the energy behind the deliberations,” Lukman said.

He added that there was a growing recognition among the parties that the opposition needed to engage with one another “with greater purpose and structure.”

“What we have enjoyed most about these consultations is their candour. There are differences, as there should be, but there is also a genuine willingness to listen, to interrogate the available options and to explore practical areas of cooperation,” he said.

Lukman said the quality of the discussions had given the group confidence that the August 31 summit could be “both substantive and consequential.”

G100 said it would use the period before the summit to continue consultations with the participating parties and other stakeholders while developing proposals and frameworks for consideration at the meeting.