African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Salihu Lukman told [Channels Television](https://www.channelstv.com) that opposition presidential hopefuls Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Prince Adewale Adebayo and other contenders will soon make public statements on a coalition aimed at preventing President [Bola Tinubu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bola_Tinubu) from securing a second term in the 2027 election.
**What progress has the opposition made?**
Lukman said the parties opposing Tinubu have moved forward in their effort to agree on a single candidate ahead of the January 16, 2027 poll. He noted that major obstacles which previously hampered coalition talks have now been largely overcome.
**What did Lukman claim about expectations?**
"We have succeeded beyond some of our expectations. I am sure the leadership of the opposition parties will begin to make public statements themselves to show the direction they are going on the opposition coalition," he asserted.
**How does his party affiliation affect the talks?**
He added that being a member of the ADC sometimes influences how other coalition members perceive and receive him, but it has not stopped the overall momentum.
**What is the timeline for a unified candidate?**
The opposition held a summit in Ibadan in April 2026 to discuss presenting a single challenger to Tinubu. Yet, with less than 100 days remaining before the election, a definitive joint candidate has not yet emerged.
Lukman's comments suggest that formal declarations from the major opposition figures could arrive shortly, potentially reshaping the political landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential contest.