Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has dismissed the emerging opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing it as a “journey to nowhere.”
Keyamo made the comment on Saturday in a post on his verified X handle. His reaction came as opposition parties continued consultations on plans to form a united platform against President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress.
The coalition, known as G-100, includes several opposition parties. They include the African Democratic Congress, Nigeria Democratic Congress and People Redemption Party.
The parties are working to combine their political structures and support bases ahead of the 2027 general election. They are also considering the possibility of presenting a common presidential candidate.
Opposition parties push for united platform
One of the G-100 conveners, Salihu Lukman, had expressed optimism about the coalition’s chances. He said the group could eventually agree on a common presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
Keyamo, however, offered a blunt assessment of the opposition’s plans.
“This is a journey to nowhere,” the minister said.
The coalition faces several challenges as its members work towards a common platform. These include disagreements over leadership, control of party structures and the sharing of the presidential ticket.
Despite the concerns, the opposition parties have continued their consultations. Their aim is to bring together different political structures and support bases to mount a stronger challenge against the APC.
G-100 postpones proposed summit
The G-100 had initially scheduled its proposed summit for August 18. The coalition later moved the event to August 31.
According to the group, the postponement will allow more consultations among participating parties. The decision also came after the National Peace Summit.
The proposed alliance is part of wider efforts by opposition politicians to build a stronger platform before the 2027 election. The groups hope that a united structure will improve their chances of challenging the APC.
However, the parties still have important issues to resolve. They must agree on a common candidate, settle leadership questions and determine how their political structures will work together.
The ability of the coalition to manage these differences could determine whether it becomes a serious force in the 2027 presidential election.
For now, the opposition alliance remains a major talking point in Nigeria’s political space, while Keyamo has dismissed its prospects as a “journey to nowhere.”
