According to the G-100 Coalition, revered Catholic cleric Cardinal John Onaiyekan has called on opposition political factions to forge a united front ahead of the upcoming 2027 general elections, ensuring Nigerians have viable choices at the polls.
The coalition disclosed this in a statement signed by Salihu Moh. Lukman on Thursday, following a meeting between its leaders and the Cardinal at his residence on October 29, 2026.
According to the statement, the delegation briefed Onaiyekan on efforts to bring opposition parties together under a common platform to strengthen democratic competition and provide an alternative leadership for the country.
The coalition said it also informed the Cardinal about progress made in developing three key documents that would guide its activities and proposed political cooperation.
The documents include the National Covenant for Democratic Renewal, which outlines the coalition’s principles; the Framework for Opposition Unity, which explains how the alliance would operate; and the National Reform Programme, which sets out the policy priorities of a government that emerges from the cooperation.
It said work on the documents had been concluded, while efforts were ongoing to formally adopt them ahead of the coalition’s second summit scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2026.
At the summit, all political parties under the coalition are expected to publicly endorse and unveil the documents.
The statement said Onaiyekan commended the opposition leaders and expressed support for their efforts to build a united opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Cardinal was also quoted as expressing satisfaction that Nigerians could have credible choices at the polls, enabling them to determine their future and leadership.
He reportedly stressed the importance of competent, honest and compassionate leadership in addressing the country’s numerous challenges and improving the living conditions of citizens.
The coalition further said it briefed the Cardinal on its efforts to attract more political parties and establish mechanisms to address potential disagreements among members.
It assured him that its objective was to rebuild public confidence in leadership through a new vision and approach focused on citizens’ welfare, security and trust in government.
The delegation also appreciated Onaiyekan for his longstanding advocacy for justice and compassion and requested his continued prayers for the success of the coalition.
The G-100 Coalition said its leaders would visit other prominent Nigerians and diplomatic missions in the coming weeks as part of efforts to advance its initiative.
The statement was signed by Lukman on behalf of the coalition parties under the slogan, “For God and Country.”
What You Should Know
The G-100 Coalition is rallying opposition parties under a single framework to present a strong, united front against the ruling party in the 2027 general elections. Following discussions with prominent figures like Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the coalition is finalizing key strategic documents, including a national covenant and a reform program, which will be unveiled at their upcoming summit.
- Positive Impact: A united opposition could foster healthier democratic competition, giving citizens better governance options and holding leaders more accountable.
- Potential Concerns: Merging diverse political interests into a single platform often comes with internal friction, disagreements, and challenges in sustaining long-term unity.
