Opposition summit: G100 proposes single four-year transition term

The G100 has proposed a Government of National Competence anchored on a single four-year transition term as part of efforts to unite Nigeria’s opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The proposal was contained in opening remarks delivered on behalf of the G100 by Mallam Salihu Moh. Lukman at the Summit of Nigeria’s Opposition Political Parties held on Monday at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja.

The summit was attended by representatives of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP).

Lukman said the proposed government would be based on competence, integrity, national inclusion and fair representation, and guided by a four-year National Reset Programme.

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He said the arrangement should be backed by an “enforceable Transition Charter” to prevent participating parties from reneging on the agreement.

According to him, the proposed cooperation would include a Central Leadership Committee, Publicity and Communication Committee and Legal Committee.

He added that five working groups would develop proposals on democratic renewal, the single-term transition charter, national reforms, opposition unity and a roadmap for selecting a common presidential candidate.

Lukman stressed that the summit was not seeking the dissolution of any political party or asking any candidate to step down.

He said the immediate objective was to establish a framework for cooperation before discussions on leadership and candidates.

Lukman said the G100 was facilitating the process without backing any candidate or party, adding that the ultimate goal was to provide Nigerians with a credible alternative government in 2027.