The G100 has begun consultations with leaders of six opposition political parties as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The consultations involved the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP).
In a statement issued on Monday by Salihu Lukman on behalf of the G100, the group said its representatives had met with national chairmen, presidential candidates and running mates of the parties.
The engagements followed the G100’s August 2 open letter to opposition leaders, civil society organisations and Nigerians, where it outlined what it described as the Doctrine of Necessary Democratic Opposition.
The group said it deliberately kept the consultations away from the media to allow party leaders to discuss sensitive issues freely without pressure from public commentary.
According to the G100, the discussions held so far have been “frank, constructive and encouraging,” with participating leaders recognising the need for greater cooperation among opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections.
The organisation said the leaders also acknowledged that building a credible opposition would require compromise, sacrifice and a willingness to put national interests ahead of individual or partisan interests.
The G100, however, stressed that goodwill among the parties must be translated into a practical framework for cooperation.
As part of the initiative, the group announced plans for a Summit of Opposition Parties scheduled to hold on Tuesday, August 18, in Abuja.
The summit is expected to provide a platform for the participating parties to discuss possible arrangements for greater opposition cooperation ahead of the 2027 elections.
The G100 said the initiative was guided by the principles contained in the Ibadan Declaration, particularly the call for opposition parties to develop a credible pathway towards presenting a united and competitive alternative in 2027.
The group clarified that it would not impose any particular political arrangement on the parties.
It said its role was to facilitate dialogue, build trust and create an environment where the parties could openly consider issues surrounding cooperation, sacrifice, accommodation and collective action.
The organisation added that any agreement reached by the parties must respect their legitimate interests while placing the interests of Nigerians above partisan considerations.
The G100 said it was working with representatives of the political parties to finalise arrangements for the August 18 summit.
It maintained that sustainable political cooperation could only emerge through negotiation and collective acceptance rather than imposition.
The group also reiterated its position that Nigeria’s democracy would be strengthened if voters were offered a credible opposition alternative in the 2027 elections.
It described the consultations conducted over the past week as an initial step, stressing that achieving greater opposition unity would require patience, courage and sacrifice.