Osun Election: Adeleke’s victory our template for 2027, says opposition coalition

A coalition of Nigerian opposition leaders and stakeholders, known as G100, has lauded the re-election of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. The group views his victory as a crucial blueprint for the national opposition to follow in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections.

In a statement released in Abuja, G100 extended congratulations not only to Governor Adeleke but also to the people of Osun State, whose resolve they believe was instrumental in the election outcome. The coalition called upon opposition figures who advocate for a change in Nigeria's direction by 2027 to demonstrate the same courage, restraint, and willingness to compromise that reportedly contributed to the Osun result.

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Osun has shown the pathway. The task now is to take that spirit of cooperation to the national stage.

"Osun has shown the pathway. The task now is to take that spirit of cooperation to the national stage," the group stated. G100 commended opposition party leaders and candidates who prioritized the broader democratic interest over personal ambitions, mobilizing their support behind Adeleke's candidacy. This decision, they noted, highlighted moments where collective democratic goals should supersede individual aspirations and party interests.

The coalition emphasized that the significance of the Osun election extends beyond a single governor's re-election, presenting it as a model for 2027. G100 has consistently argued that Nigeria's opposition is hampered by fragmentation rather than a lack of popular support. The Osun election, they contend, exemplifies what can be achieved when opposition forces unite behind a common objective, make necessary compromises, and consolidate their strength.

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The governorship candidates who stepped down and supported Governor Adeleke were each entitled to pursue their own ambitions. They chose instead to ask a more important question: what outcome best serves the people and strengthens the democratic cause?