Leaders of Nigeria’s major opposition parties convened a high-profile international press conference at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, as part of sustained consultations to strengthen democratic engagement and present a collective position on critical national issues.
The event brought together prominent political stakeholders, representatives from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and other opposition platforms, alongside civil society actors, development partners, diplomats and international media.
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Discussions centred on the state of Nigeria’s democracy, deepening governance concerns, urgent electoral reforms, persistent economic challenges, insecurity, and the imperative for greater political accountability and inclusive leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speakers stressed the need for collaboration among opposition forces to safeguard democratic institutions, uphold the rule of law, and promote issue-based politics over personality-driven contests. They reiterated a shared commitment to peaceful, credible and transparent electoral processes while outlining alternative policy directions on economic recovery, security, youth empowerment, and institutional reforms.
The conference was described as “a deliberate step to engage both domestic and international audiences on the trajectory of Nigeria’s political landscape” and to demonstrate that the opposition remains a viable, constructive force capable of providing checks and balances.
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No formal coalition announcement or joint candidate was made at the event. However, participants indicated that ongoing consultations would continue, with an official communiqué expected to be released at the conclusion of the session containing specific resolutions and next steps.
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The event comes amid heightened political realignments, mass defections to the ruling APC, internal crises in the PDP, and widespread public calls for electoral transparency following the February 21, 2026 FCT Area Council polls and ongoing National Assembly debates on the Electoral Act amendment.
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This is a developing story. DDNewsOnline will publish the full communiqué and key resolutions once released.
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