Nigeria: Opposition Coalition Postpones Aug 18 Summit

What the report says

The G100, a coalition of opposition politicians in Nigeria, has postponed its planned Summit of Opposition Political Parties from August 18 to August 31, 2026, following consultations with six participating parties and members of the House of Representatives’ Minority Caucus. The update was reported by Vanguard and distributed by AllAfrica.

According to the statement attributed to Salihu Moh. Lukman on behalf of the group, the date change was driven by scheduling concerns around a separate National Peace Summit set for August 18. The G100 said that holding its own meeting after that event would allow more time for internal consultations and preparation among the parties involved.

The coalition said it had spent several days meeting with party leaders and key stakeholders, describing the talks as constructive and frank. It said there was broad agreement that the later summit date could make the discussion more substantive and better prepared. The group plans to keep consulting in the meantime and to refine proposals and frameworks for the meeting.

The summit is part of broader opposition coordination efforts in Nigeria, where party alliances and consultations can shape strategy ahead of major political decisions. The G100 said it would announce the programme and venue for the August 31 event later.