Economist and businessman, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has officially picked up the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential nomination form ahead of the 2027 general election.
Hayatu-Deen arrived at the ADC National Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday night to a large crowd of supporters, party members and youth groups who gathered to witness the exercise.
The presidential hopeful became the first aspirant to obtain the party’s nomination form.
The nomination form was presented to Hayatu-Deen by the ADC National Organising Secretary, Prince Chinedu Idigo.
Supporters at the party secretariat chanted solidarity songs and described his emergence as a strong signal of growing momentum within the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking after receiving the form, Hayatu-Deen said the next presidential election must focus on rebuilding Nigeria’s economy and addressing insecurity.
Mohammed Hayatu-Deen
“Nigerians are tired of living in fear. They are tired of watching businesses struggle, jobs disappear, and the cost of basic necessities rise beyond what ordinary people can afford,” he said.
“This election cannot be about politics as usual. It must be about how to secure our communities, rebuild confidence in the economy, create jobs at scale, and make life more affordable for millions of Nigerians.”
The ADC aspirant described insecurity as one of the biggest threats facing the country, warning that economic prosperity cannot thrive in an atmosphere of fear and instability.
“We cannot build prosperity in an atmosphere of fear and instability. Security is the foundation upon which every strong economy is built,” he stated.
Mohammed Hayatu-Deen
Hayatu-Deen also pledged to pursue policies aimed at reducing the cost of doing business, supporting small and medium-scale enterprises and expanding opportunities for young Nigerians.
According to him, his years of experience in the private sector have equipped him with the knowledge required to drive investment and economic growth.
“Nigeria has the talent and potential to succeed, but we need disciplined leadership and serious execution,” he added.
