Nigeria: 2027: Utomi-led MCE panel shortlists seven opposition parties for coalition

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has commenced high-level engagements aimed at building a broad opposition coalition capable of producing a consensus presidential candidate.

The MCE said its Political Commission, chaired by political economist and Convener of the Big Tent Political Movement, Prof. Pat Utomi, had shortlisted seven opposition political parties and their presidential candidates for further engagements and possible…