Despite opposition leaders previously convening at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja for the G-100 Alliance Summit to build a formidable front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu, none of the three primary contenders have signaled a willingness to withdraw. Instead, each camp maintains that its principal is best positioned to lead.

Addressing the deadlock, G-100 coalition member Umanu Elijah expressed optimism that ongoing back-channel negotiations and cross-party consultations—highlighted by Peter Obi’s recent meeting with Seyi Makinde—would yield a finalized consensus choice before September 30.

Meanwhile, representatives from the respective camps have clarified their stances:

• Atiku Abubakar’s Camp: An insider close to the former Vice President noted that while Atiku remains open to dialogue as a statesman, he will actively contest the 2027 ballot, emphasizing that his earlier coalition efforts laid the groundwork for the ADC.

• Peter Obi / NDC: National Publicity Secretary Osa Director confirmed that while the party is actively participating in coalition talks, they believe Obi’s popularity and credibility make him uniquely qualified to emerge as the consensus option without surrendering their competitive edge.

• Seyi Makinde / APM: National Publicity Secretary Abubakar Yusuf asserted that the Oyo State governor is running a serious campaign geared toward victory rather than a mere placeholder run, maintaining that Makinde remains firmly in the race while discussions continue.

While affirming that every Nigerian possesses the right to travel freely across the country, Fayose argued that Obi’s characteristic gentleness could cost him the presidency in 2027. He asserted that unseating President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) demands a much tougher, uncompromising stance, famously declaring:

“If they bring thugs, we bring our own thugs. Thugs for thugs, fire for fire, trouble for trouble. If we are playing this gentleman’s game, we’re going to lose our election.”

Fayose warned that other state governors might feel emboldened to replicate such blockades if the opposition continues to respond with passivity.

Her family announced that the Hausa cinema star died in the early hours of Monday, September 7, 2026, shortly after the dawn Fajr prayer. In an official statement expressing their grief, the family shared the Islamic scripture, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un” (“To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return”).

While the exact nature of her illness was not publicly detailed, loved ones expressed deep gratitude for the medical care and backing she received throughout her treatment period. Details regarding her funeral rites will be communicated by the family in due course.

In the wake of her passing, an outpouring of tributes has flooded social media. Colleagues, filmmakers, and devoted fans across Nigeria have taken online to honor her notable legacy and contributions to Kannywood, the Kano-centered hub of northern Nigerian filmmaking.