The G100 Coalition has adopted a new name – Coalition for Democracy – as opposition parties step up efforts to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The change was announced in a statement signed by Salihu Lukman on behalf of the coalition parties on Thursday, after a meeting of its Central Leadership Committee (CLC) in Abuja on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
The coalition, formed after the first Opposition Summit on August 31, 2026, accused the APC-led government of shrinking Nigeria’s democratic space and creating an electoral environment that favours the ruling party.
Demands to INEC and Police
The group called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a forensic audit of the voters’ register and provide all registered political parties with electronic copies of the preliminary register.
It also urged the Inspector-General of Police to guarantee equal protection for all lawful political activities in line with Section 83 of the Police Act 2020, and demanded the public release of investigation findings into attacks on opposition supporters in Oyo, Kaduna and Sokoto states.
Allegations of Restrictions
The committee said it was concerned about growing restrictions on opposition activities, warning that the conduct of government institutions and security agencies raises questions about the credibility of the January 16, 2027 elections.
It alleged that within the last 90 days, opposition supporters were attacked in Kaduna, ambushed in Ibadan, and assaulted in Sokoto and Cross River states.
It further claimed that hotels booked for opposition delegates cancelled reservations, campaign offices were sealed, and opposition billboards were removed in Edo State while those of the ruling party were left untouched.
“The APC is not just trying to win the election. It is trying to decide the conditions under which everybody else must contest it. This is what happens when a ruling party begins to confuse its control of government with ownership of democracy. You cannot be a contestant and insist on writing the rules for your opponents,” the coalition said.
The group also demanded an end to the alleged discriminatory denial of campaign venues, political offices and advertising spaces.
Meeting with Cardinal Onaiyekan
The development comes as opposition leaders try to build a united front ahead of 2027. On October 29, 2026, leaders of the then G100 Coalition met with Catholic cleric, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, at his residence to discuss plans for a united opposition platform.
The delegation, comprising national chairmen and national secretaries of various parties, briefed the cleric on efforts to unite opposition groups.
Onaiyekan was said to have commended the initiative, stressing that a strong opposition is necessary to sustain Nigeria’s democratic traditions and that citizens should have credible alternatives.