2027: G100 leaders unite against Tinubu, meet Cardinal Onaiyekan

Leaders of G100, an umbrella of opposition political parties on Thursday paid a visit to Catholic cleric, Cardinal John Onaiyekan to discuss the unity of opposition political parties to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 1027 general election.

The meeting which held at Onaiyekan ‘s residence in Abuja on Thursday was about unity of opposition to provide alternative platform to the All Progressive Congress.

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In the team were national Chairmen and national secretaries of political parties.

They register their discontent on hardship bedevilling the country and briefed Onaiyekan on progress made on consensus building.

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In a statement by a coalition member,
Salihu Moh. Lukman, and made available to journalists on Friday, it stated that the coalition has concluded work on three policy documents expected to guide the proposed alliance and its activities.

The documents are the National Covenant for Democratic Renewal, the Framework for Opposition Unity and the National Reform Programme.

The three guiding principles, the statement outlined are, the coalition’s guiding principles; the structure and mechanisms for cooperation among opposition parties and thirdly, the policy priorities of a government that could emerge from the proposed partnership.

The coalition said it was preparing to formally adopt the documents at its Second Summit scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2026.

Onaiyekan in his remarks, commended the opposition leaders for their efforts, and further encouraged them to be committed to sustainable democracy.

The cleric stressed that Nigerians should have credible alternatives through which they could determine their future and choose their leaders.

The cardinal also emphasised the need for competent, honest and compassionate leadership to address the challenges confronting the country, particularly those affecting citizens’ welfare and living conditions.

The coalition leaders further briefed him on efforts to attract more political parties and establish mechanisms for resolving disagreements that could threaten the proposed alliance.

They reaffirmed their commitment to rebuilding public confidence in governance, with emphasis on citizens’ welfare, national security and trust in leadership.

The delegation also appreciated Onaiyekan’s longstanding advocacy for justice and compassion and requested his continued prayers for the success of the initiative.

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