Nigeria’s key opposition parties have formed a strategic alliance to field a single presidential candidate in 2027 while demanding the immediate removal of the INEC Chairman over alleged partisanship.
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Nigeriaโs major opposition political parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria Peopleโs Party (NNPP), and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), have resolved to present a unified presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The decision was reached during a national summit held on Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo State. Leaders from the various factions issued a joint communiquรฉ stating their intent to resist efforts by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to establish a one-party state and to “rescue the nation” through a consolidated front.
The coalition expressed a total lack of confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Joash Amupitan, accusing him of blatant bias in favor of the APC. The parties argued that Amupitanโs continued presence in office threatens the neutrality required for credible elections and could trigger a national crisis. Consequently, they have called for his immediate removal to restore public trust in the electoral process ahead of the next voting cycle.
In addition to leadership changes at INEC, the opposition urged the National Assembly to revisit and review the Electoral Act 2026. They specifically demanded the removal of sections they claim run counter to constitutional provisions and undermine the integrity of the ballot. The summit concluded with a vow to contest the 2027 polls as a singular, supported entity to challenge President Bola Tinubuโs administration and provide a viable alternative for the Nigerian masses.