Chuks Okocha in Abuja
The G100 yesterday announced the rescheduling of its proposed Summit of Opposition Political Parties to Monday, August 31, 2026.
This was contained in a statement issued by Salihu Moh. Lukman on behalf of the group.
According to Lukman, the decision followed consultations with the six participating political parties and members of the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives.
He said the adjustment became necessary in view of the National Peace Summit scheduled for August 18, which is expected to bring together the leadership and key stakeholders of the political parties participating in the G100 consultations.
“Following discussions with the parties and the Minority Caucus, there was a broad consensus that the G100 Summit would benefit from being held after the National Peace Summit, allowing sufficient time for further internal consultations and preparation,” he said.
Lukman said the G100 had, over the past several days, held extensive engagements with the leadership and principal stakeholders of the six participating opposition parties, as well as members of the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives.
He described the consultations as “frank, substantive and encouraging,” noting that the group was particularly encouraged by the seriousness with which the parties had approached the discussions.
“There is a clear recognition across the different parties that this is an important moment for Nigeria’s democracy and that the opposition must begin to engage one another with greater purpose and structure,” he said.
Lukman added that the consultations had also revealed a willingness among the parties to explore areas of cooperation despite their differences.
“What we have enjoyed most about these consultations is their candour. There are differences, as there should be, but there is also a genuine willingness to listen, to interrogate the available options and to explore practical areas of cooperation.
“The quality of the conversations gives us confidence that the August 31 Summit can be both substantive and consequential,” he said.
The G100 will use the intervening period to continue consultations with the participating parties and other relevant stakeholders, as well as further develop the proposals and frameworks to be presented for consideration at the summit.
Further details regarding the programme and venue of the August 31 summit will be communicated in due course.