2027: Afenifere Backs SDP In A Fresh Political Realignment

In a significant political development ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, Afenifere, the influential South-West socio-cultural organisation, has formally endorsed the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as its preferred political platform.

The decision was reached at the group’s General Assembly held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Ilesa, Osun State—marking a major boost for the opposition party’s national ambitions.

The endorsement is widely seen as a bold attempt to reposition the SDP in a manner reminiscent of its 1993 electoral success, when the late Chief MKO Abiola secured a landmark presidential victory.

Afenifere declared that the SDP’s ideology aligns closely with its long-standing principles of social welfare, justice, and inclusive governance.

The General Assembly of Afenifere was presided over by the Leader of the organisation, His Royal Majesty, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, Senator Bucknor Akerele,Mr. Olutola Mobolurin, Chief Supo Shonibare, Mrs. Lanre Anjola, Lagos State Leader; Bayo Adenekan, Director Diaspora; Dr. Akin Fapohunda, Director, Research & Strategy; Mrs. Toyin Falade, National Welfare Officer; Mr. Dele Farotimi, National Organizing Secretary; Justice Faloye, Director of Media and Publicity; Arch. Goke Omigbodun, Osun State Chairman; Pastor Dr. Fajuminu, Chairman Ekiti State, and Mr. Alade Rotimi-John, Deputy General Secretary.

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), represented by its Secretary-General, Malam Murtala Aliyu (former Minister of Power); Comrade Salisu Nuhu Mohammad, Deputy Director-General of Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and Secretary, Board of Trustees, Labour Party; Dr. Usman Bugaje, Convener, Arewa Movement for Good Governance.

Former governor of Osun State and member of Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, and retired Col. Bello Fadile.