The coalition comprises of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Social Democratic Party (SDC), Peoples Allied Movement (PAM), New Nigeria Peoples Party, Young Progressives Party, and Zenith Labour Party.
Reports indicate that the catalyst for this coalition was concerns raised by former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar.
In November, during a meeting with the Inter-party Advisory Council, he expressed apprehension about the nation trending towards a one-party system, emphasizing the crucial need for opposition unity.
Addressing the pressing issues facing the nation, the coalition expressed worry about the current level of instability. In a call to action, they urged the judicial system to safeguard Nigeria's democracy, emphasizing the importance of freeing it from political and executive interference.
Shehu Gabam, the National Chairman of the SDP, shed light on the coalition's essence, stating, “We looked into the issue of the judiciary. The judiciary is the last hope of the common man if it still stands.
Seven opposition parties unite to form the Coalition of Concerned Political Parties, aiming to strengthen democracy in Nigeria. Amid concerns raised by political figures, the coalition emphasizes the crucial role of the judiciary in preserving the nation's democratic principles.
“We are worried about the level of instability the country is going through. If you look at recent developments in Zamfara, Nasarawa, Kano, and Plateau states, it is very clear that the judiciary must exercise extreme caution with some of its decisions.
“The judiciary should strengthen their conviction towards delivering judgments that can stand the test of time. They should not allow we politicians to infiltrate their rank, sanity, and capacity to deliver judgments that are internationally sound and can be recognised.”.
The SDP Chairman, however, said that the coalition is not for a merger or against the Inter-Party Advisory Council.
Also speaking at the meeting, the acting National Secretary of the PDP, Setonji Koshoedo, who represented the acting party’s national chairman, Umar Damagum, stated that the coalition will offer a strong opposition.
