The G100 Coalition has renamed itself the Coalition for Democracy as opposition parties intensify efforts to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
This was just as the coalition also 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.
Politics Nigeria reports that the demands were contained in a statement signed by Salihu Lukman on behalf of the coalition parties on Thursday, following a meeting of its Central Leadership Committee (CLC) in Abuja on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Recall that the Coalition for Democracy, formed after the first Opposition Summit held on August 31, 2026, accused the APC-led government of systematically shrinking Nigeria’s democratic space and creating an electoral environment that favours the ruling party at the expense of opposition groups.
The coalition 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.
It further demanded the public release of investigation findings into attacks on opposition supporters in Oyo, Kaduna and Sokoto states.
The committee expressed concern over what it described as 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 opposition supporters had been attacked in Kaduna, ambushed in Ibadan and assaulted in Sokoto and Cross River states within the last 90 days.
Politics Nigeria reports that the coalition also claimed that hotels booked for opposition delegates had cancelled reservations, campaign offices had been sealed, and opposition billboards had been removed in Edo State while those belonging to the ruling party remained 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.
Beyond the voters’ register, the opposition group demanded an end to the alleged discriminatory denial of campaign venues, political offices and advertising spaces.
The latest development comes amid ongoing efforts by opposition leaders to build a united political front ahead of the 2027 elections.
On October 29, 2026, leaders of opposition parties under 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 political parties, briefed the cleric on efforts to unite opposition groups and present Nigerians with an alternative leadership platform.
Onaiyekan reportedly commended the initiative and expressed support for efforts to strengthen cooperation among opposition parties.
He stressed that a strong opposition was necessary to sustain Nigeria’s democratic traditions, adding that citizens should have credible alternatives through which they could determine their future and leadership.
The Cardinal also emphasised the need for competent, honest and compassionate leadership to address the country’s challenges, particularly those affecting citizens’ welfare and their ability to live decent lives.
