In 2027, ADC presidential hopeful Hayatu‑Deen rejects zoning politics.

By Luminous Jannamike

ABUJA — Dr. Mohammed Hayatu‑Deen, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, dismissed zoning as a decisive factor for selecting Nigeria’s next president. He stated that the country requires competent leadership capable of uniting Nigerians ahead of the 2027 election.

Hayatu‑Deen also announced his readiness to participate in the ADC presidential primary, emphasizing that his campaign would target insecurity, inflation, poverty, hunger, the rising cost of living, and the growing number of children out of school nationwide.

He delivered these remarks at the ADC National Secretariat in Abuja shortly after submitting his nomination forms for the party’s presidential race scheduled for January 2027.

“As far as the model of primaries is concerned, it’s firmly entrenched in the Electoral Act. The party leadership will decide what model of primaries will best suit the needs of ADC in order for it to win this election hands down,” he said.

Addressing the issue of zoning, Hayatu‑Deen argued that Nigeria’s current challenges demand capable leadership rather than ethnic or regional calculations.

“The 230 million people deserve a leader who is a unifier, not a divider, who is very competent, who understands this country, its opportunities and problems, and who also understands what the world is all about and Nigeria’s place in it,” he said.

The ADC aspirant highlighted the severe economic and security pressures facing Nigerians, citing inflation, poverty, hunger, and deteriorating public services.

He stated, “We face enormous problems in this country, pertaining to high inflation, the cost of living, hunger, poverty, disease. Children are out of school, health facilities are dilapidated, and an enormous amount of insecurity.”

“If I’m lucky to get the nomination and go on to contest this election, I’ll be waging a campaign that is focused on alleviating poverty, eliminating insecurity in this country, reducing the cost of living, and putting our children back to school,” he added.

Hayatu‑Deen also stressed that anyone seeking the presidency must view themselves as representing the entire nation rather than a specific ethnic or regional group.

He explained, “Competence is exceptional at this point in time, because anybody who is going for the office of president is actually going as a quintessential Nigerian, not because I come from Borno or from Imo or Anambra.”

“Once you put your hands on the Koran or the Bible, you’re actually taking an oath to work for the Nigerian people, wherever they come from, regardless of background.”

The presidential aspirant expressed confidence in his prospects in the race.

“And I can tell you with full confidence that I’m fully prepared to contest this election. I’m confident that I will win this campaign and win it. That’s why I’m here,” he boasted.

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