The “Opposition Summit” in Ibadan

National Daily Newspapers

• The Punch: Reported on the gathering of “political bigwigs” and the opposition’s plan to field a consensus candidate, as well as the PDP’s defense of Makinde’s remarks.
• THISDAY: Provided a detailed breakdown of the summit’s communiqué and the plan to field one presidential candidate in 2027.
• The Guardian: Analysed the “Ibadan Declaration” and the strategic hurdles facing the united opposition.
• The Sun: Covered the “Ibadan Declaration” and carried Makinde’s clarification that the summit was not a “gang-up” against any individual.
• Independent Nigeria: Reported on Makinde’s warnings regarding the risks of a one-party system.