A coalition of prominent Nigerian political leaders on Tuesday convened a closed-door meeting at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja to deliberate on what they described as the urgent need to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy. The high-level session, held away from the media, brought together key opposition figures and senior political actors across party lines amid growing national debate over electoral reforms and governance issues.
Among those in attendance were former Senate President David Mark; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi; former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi; and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola. Other notable political stakeholders were also reported to be part of the strategic discussions.
Sources familiar with the meeting indicated that the leaders examined concerns surrounding recent amendments to the Electoral Act, the state of democratic institutions, and the broader political climate ahead of future electoral cycles. The deliberations reportedly focused on building consensus within the opposition, strengthening democratic norms, and exploring collaborative frameworks to ensure credible elections and institutional accountability.
Although details of the resolutions reached were not immediately made public, insiders suggested that the gathering signals an emerging effort among opposition heavyweights to harmonize positions on electoral integrity and national governance. Observers view the meeting as a significant political development that could shape opposition strategy in the months ahead, particularly as debates intensify over the direction of Nigeria’s democratic process.
