Tinubu’s allies dismiss the proposed alliance involving Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Donald Duke as an “exercise in futility” ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He argued that the administration's performance record, not political arrangements, would ultimately determine the result of the 2027 presidential election. 2027 election: G100 consults opposition leadersSeparately, the G100, a coalition of concerned Nigerians, said in a statement signed by Salihu Lukman that it had wrapped up a first round of private consultations with leaders of six opposition parties. The group said the consultations followed an open letter it published on August 2, 2026, which laid out what it called the Doctrine of Necessary Democratic Opposition. Bolaji Ayorinde (SAN), speaking on behalf of Governor Seyi Makinde, says there is nothing unlawful about political leaders consulting across party lines.