By Abdullahi Inuwa
ABUJA — A coalition of six opposition political parties has unveiled a proposal for a four-year “government of national competence” as part of efforts to forge a united political front ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
The proposal was presented on Monday at an opposition summit organised by G100 in Abuja, where political leaders and stakeholders discussed strategies for challenging the ruling establishment in the next presidential election.
The coalition, which includes the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC), argued for a single four-year transitional administration built around competence, national unity and effective governance.
According to the opposition parties, the proposed arrangement would provide an opportunity to assemble a team of capable Nigerians from across political divides to address the country’s pressing economic, security and institutional challenges.
The proposal forms part of broader efforts by opposition groups to overcome longstanding divisions and develop a common platform capable of mounting a formidable challenge in 2027.
Participants at the summit stressed the need for opposition parties to place national interests above individual political ambitions, warning that disunity could weaken their chances at the polls.
The idea of a fixed four-year government of national competence is expected to generate further debate within opposition circles as consultations continue on the possibility of a broader alliance ahead of the 2027 elections.
With the political atmosphere already heating up, the proposal signals an intensifying push by opposition forces to build a coalition capable of reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape in the next election cycle.
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