Renowned economist and politician, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has formally picked the presidential nomination form of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring his readiness to contest for Nigeria’s highest office.
Hayatu-Deen became the first aspirant to obtain the ADC presidential nomination form, a move party supporters described as an early display of political organisation and seriousness ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
Key Highlights:
- Mohammed Hayatu-Deen becomes first aspirant to pick ADC presidential nomination form
- Aspirant pledges to respect party decision on consensus or direct primaries
- Hayatu-Deen promises jobs, lower living costs and improved security
- Economist vows to reduce poverty by 60 per cent within four years
- ADC supporters describe move as early sign of political strength
- Aspirant expresses confidence ahead of possible contest with top politicians
The nomination form was presented to him on Thursday night at the ADC National Secretariat in Abuja by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Chinedu Idigo.
Speaking shortly after receiving the form, Hayatu-Deen reaffirmed his confidence in the leadership of the party and pledged to abide by whatever mode of primary election the ADC adopts.
According to him, the party leadership reserves the right to decide whether the presidential candidate would emerge through direct primaries or consensus.
“I am here to pick up the nomination form to contest for the office of the president on the platform of ADC, and I have picked it up,” he stated.
The presidential hopeful stressed that democracy guarantees every Nigerian the right to contest elective offices and insisted that citizens must remain free to choose their leaders through credible elections and open political competition.
Hayatu-Deen acknowledged that the race for the ADC presidential ticket would attract multiple contenders but maintained that he would fully support the party’s internal democratic process.
He also unveiled a broad governance agenda focused on job creation, lowering the cost of living, tackling insecurity and drastically reducing poverty across the country.
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“My priority is jobs, lower living costs, decisive action on insecurity and reducing poverty by at least 60 per cent within four years,” he said.
The economist described Nigeria’s rising poverty and security challenges as unacceptable, promising practical reforms aimed at rebuilding institutions and restoring public confidence in governance.
Speaking on the possibility of facing prominent politicians, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, during the party’s primaries, Hayatu-Deen expressed confidence in his leadership experience and vision for the country.
He said he would present what he described as a compelling and energetic agenda capable of transforming Nigeria’s economy and governance structure.
Hayatu-Deen added that his decades of experience in fixing struggling institutions, creating jobs and advising governments had prepared him for national leadership.
