PDP faction backs G-100 alliance to challenge APC
The Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has thrown its support behind the G-100 initiative, aiming to unite opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group announced its decision after attending the first G-100 meeting at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. According to the faction, the move is a response to the hardship Nigerians are facing under the current administration led by Bola Tinubu. The party emphasized its commitment to transparency, equality, and collaboration with other opposition forces.
Key takeaways
- The Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led PDP faction endorsed the G-100 initiative to form an all-opposition front for the 2027 elections.
- The decision followed the first G-100 meeting, attended by representatives from six opposition parties.
- The PDP faction cited the hardship under the Bola Tinubu-led APC government as a key reason for joining the alliance.
- The G-100 summit agreed to set up committees to develop proposals for opposition unity and a common presidential candidate.
- Notable opposition figures like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi were absent from the meeting, but the focus remained on party cooperation.
