The League of Northern Democrats (LND), a political pressure group comprising prominent northern leaders, has announced plans to form a new political party ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections while throwing its weight behind the National Opposition Coalition Group.

The decision was reached during a high-level meeting held on Thursday at Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja, chaired by former Kano State Governor and ex-Minister of Education, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, with 147 members in attendance.

According to a communiqué signed by Senator Shekarau and Convener Dr. Umar Ardo, the group endorsed its constitution and directed its legal adviser to conclude the registration of LND as a formal association while approving a new leadership structure.

In a significant political move, the LND resolved to support the National Opposition Coalition Group, led by former Senate President David Mark, in building a formidable political front to challenge the current administration in the upcoming elections.

"We will begin consultations on forming a new political party—our preferred option—to attract dissatisfied members from the country's dominant political parties," the communiqué stated, while noting that merging with an existing party remains an alternative if necessary.

The group also plans to coordinate a larger northern stakeholders' summit, following an earlier agreement reached during the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) meeting in Kaduna, in a bid to consolidate political influence across Northern Nigeria.

In a separate development, the LND expressed strong opposition to lawmakers from Delta and Kebbi States who have defected from their original parties but continue to occupy legislative seats. The group vowed to mobilize Northern Nigerians for civil resistance unless the National Assembly leadership declares the affected seats vacant.

"We must defend the Constitution which the leadership of the National Assembly swore to uphold," the communiqué emphasized.

The LND also criticized the 19 northern governors, accusing them of complacency amid worsening poverty, insecurity, and economic decline in the region. They charged the governors with failing to address the causes of growing public frustration.

The group concluded by reaffirming its commitment to political reform, constitutional accountability, and improved governance across Northern Nigeria as it positions itself as a significant political force ahead of the 2027 elections.