ABUJA, Nigeria, the Accord Party has distanced itself from reports linking it to a proposed opposition coalition aimed at producing a single presidential candidate for Nigeria’s 2027 general election.
National Publicity Secretary Joseph Omorogbe said in a statement Monday that the party’s inclusion in the reported Ibadan summit was “misleading and unjust.” He stressed that Accord was not part of any coalition talks and remains focused on strengthening its own structures ahead of the polls.
The clarification comes amid growing speculation about opposition parties joining forces to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress in 2027. Nigeria’s political history has seen similar attempts at coalition building. In 2013, several opposition parties merged to form the APC, which went on to defeat the long-ruling People’s Democratic Party in the 2015 election. More recently, discussions around alliances resurfaced before the 2023 vote, though many failed to materialize.
Analysts say the latest reports reflect renewed pressure on opposition groups to unite in order to mount a credible challenge. However, Accord’s rejection of the coalition narrative highlights the difficulties of forging consensus among Nigeria’s diverse political parties.
The party’s statement underscores the sensitivity of coalition politics in Nigeria, where past mergers have reshaped the political landscape but also exposed deep divisions. With the 2027 election still nearly two years away, observers expect more maneuvering as parties weigh their options.
