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  Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election is already generating political discussions, following a claim by G100 convener Salihu Lukman that opposition parties could settle on a single presidential candidate shortly before the election. The development has drawn attention to ongoing discussions about cooperation among opposition politicians, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi. What G100 Convener Said Salihu Lukman, convener of the G100 political pressure group and a former National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), reportedly discussed the possibility of opposition parties presenting a common presidential candidate during an interview on Channels Television’s Hard Copy. According to reports, Lukman suggested that an agreement could emerge months, weeks or even a few days before the 2027 presidential election. His remarks have renewed discussions about whether opposition parties and political leaders can reach ...