The G100 has begun high-level consultations with leaders of six opposition political parties as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The group disclosed that its representatives have already engaged with leaders of 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 consultations were said to involve national chairmen, presidential candidates, and their running mates.

According to the statement, the engagements followed the release of the G100’s August 2 open letter to opposition leaders, civil society organisations, and Nigerians, where it outlined what it termed the “Doctrine of Necessary Democratic Opposition.”

The group explained that the discussions were intentionally held away from public attention due to their sensitive nature.

“We have deliberately kept these consultations away from the glare of the media, in recognition of the sensitivity of many of the discussions and the need to allow party leaders to engage frankly and constructively without the pressure of premature public commentary,” the statement read.

The G100 described the talks as frank, constructive, and encouraging, noting a growing consensus among opposition leaders on the need for closer collaboration ahead of 2027.

It added that participants acknowledged that building a viable opposition would require compromise, sacrifice, and prioritising national interest over individual or party ambitions.

“The leaders we have engaged have also acknowledged that achieving a credible and effective opposition will require sacrifice, compromise, and a willingness to place the larger interests of the country above narrow partisan or individual considerations,” the statement added.

While commending the emerging consensus, the group stressed the importance of translating goodwill into a practical and workable framework.

As part of the next steps, the G100 announced plans for a Summit of Opposition Parties scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, in Abuja. The summit is expected to provide a formal platform for discussions on unity and cooperation among opposition parties.

The initiative, according to the group, aligns with the principles of the Ibadan Declaration, particularly the call for opposition parties to develop a credible pathway toward presenting a united and competitive alternative in 2027.

The G100 clarified that it would not impose any arrangement on the parties but would instead serve as a facilitator of dialogue and trust-building.

“Our role is to facilitate dialogue, build confidence, and help create the conditions in which participating political parties can openly consider the difficult questions of cooperation, sacrifice, accommodation and collective action,” the statement said.

It emphasised that any eventual framework must balance the interests of the participating parties while prioritising the welfare of Nigerians.

The group also reiterated that sustainable political cooperation must be negotiated and collectively agreed upon, rather than imposed.

Highlighting the broader implications, the G100 maintained that Nigeria’s democracy would be strengthened if voters are presented with a credible opposition alternative.

“At this critical moment in our national journey, fragmentation among those seeking to provide that alternative serves neither the opposition nor the Nigerian people,” it said.

The organisation described the consultations as only a first step, noting that achieving meaningful opposition unity would require patience, courage and sustained commitment.