The Social Democratic Party has commenced preparations for the 2027 general elections, declaring its intention to contest independently rather than join the proposed rainbow coalition.
The party’s National Chairman, Prof. Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe, disclosed this in Abuja during a meeting with its governorship candidates and members of the National Working Committee drawn from the 36 states.
Gombe said the party was focused on building a stronger political structure and improving its chances of winning elections at both state and national levels.
He explained that the meeting provided an opportunity for strategic discussions, experience-sharing and coordination among party candidates ahead of the 2027 polls.
The SDP chairman maintained that the party was not involved in any arrangement under the proposed rainbow coalition, arguing that such an alliance could weaken opposition parties and undermine their existing political structures.
He, however, said the SDP remained open to working with other opposition parties on issues concerning the protection of democracy in Nigeria.
Gombe reaffirmed the party’s commitment to presenting candidates for elective positions and pursuing victory independently in the forthcoming general elections.
