Opposition coalition postpones Aug 18 Summit

The G100, a coalition of opposition parties in Nigeria, has rescheduled its proposed Summit of Opposition Political Parties from August 18 to August 31, 2026. The postponement, announced by Salihu Moh. Lukman on behalf of the G100, follows consultations with the six participating political parties and the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives.

The adjustment became necessary due to the National Peace Summit scheduled for August 18. The G100 believes holding their summit after the peace event will allow for sufficient time for internal consultations and preparation. The coalition has engaged extensively with the leadership and stakeholders of the six opposition parties and the Minority Caucus.

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We have been particularly encouraged by the seriousness with which the parties have approached these conversations and by the energy behind the deliberations. 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.

Lukman described the consultations as "frank, substantive and encouraging," noting a "clear recognition across the different parties that this is an important moment for Nigeria’s democracy." He added that the quality of the conversations gives confidence that the August 31 Summit will be "both substantive and consequential."

The G100 plans to use the intervening period to continue consultations and develop proposals for the summit. Details regarding the program and venue will be communicated later.

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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