A coalition of six opposition political parties has proposed the establishment of a “Government of National Competence” that would operate for a single four-year transition term if the coalition succeeds in the 2027 general election.

The proposal was unveiled on Monday at the Summit of Nigeria’s Opposition Political Parties, organised by the G100 at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.

The parties represented at the summit included 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).

Presenting the framework on behalf of the G100, former APC National Vice-Chairman, Salihu Moh. Lukman, said the proposed government would be built around competence, integrity, national inclusion and fair representation.

According to the proposal, the four-year administration would implement a National Reset Programme aimed at addressing major challenges confronting the country and laying the foundation for long-term democratic and institutional reforms.

The G100 also proposed that the four-year arrangement should be backed by an enforceable Transition Charter. The aim is to ensure that participating parties and political leaders are legally and politically committed to the agreed terms rather than relying solely on verbal promises.

Lukman said the proposed framework would go beyond simply bringing opposition parties together for electoral purposes. It would establish structures for cooperation and provide a roadmap for the emergence of a common presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 election.

Five working groups are expected to develop proposals covering a National Covenant for Democratic Renewal, a Single-Term Transition Charter, a National Reform Programme, a Framework for Opposition Unity, and a Roadmap to a Common Presidential Candidate. These documents are expected to be presented at a second summit for consideration and possible adoption.

However, Lukman clarified that the summit was not asking any political party to dissolve or merge, nor was it demanding that any presidential candidate immediately withdraw from the 2027 race.

He explained that the immediate objective was to establish the rules and framework for cooperation before the opposition parties begin negotiating leadership positions and the choice of a common presidential candidate.

The initiative comes as opposition parties intensify efforts to avoid the fragmentation that characterised previous elections. Supporters of the coalition argue that a united opposition could present a stronger challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.

The proposal is therefore expected to trigger further negotiations among the participating parties as they work toward a possible common platform, shared reform agenda and single presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.