Ex-PDP Presidential Aspirant, Hayatu-Deen, Joins ADC

Former Presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing “worsening insecurity, rising cost of living, a shrinking democratic space,” as his reason.

In a statement on Sunday by his Media Office, Hayatu-Deen, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant in the 2023 general election, said his decision was driven by growing national challenges and the need for a credible alternative capable of delivering security, economic stability and job creation.

He warned that democratic institutions are under strain and the space for genuine opposition is narrowing, stressing that “Nigerians deserve real choices. Pledging to deploy his decades of experience to campaign actively with the ADC ahead of the 2027 elections.

Hayatu-Deen said like many Nigerians, he wants a safer, more prosperous future, but the nation faces fundamental problems that are being ignored, “this was the motivational force behind my entry into politics in 2022, when I threw my hat into the ring as a presidential aspirant in the PDP in what was then a wide-open democratic space.”

He, however, said since then, the hopes and yearnings of Nigerians have been met with bitter disappointment, saying, “this is why I have taken the decision to join the ADC which I know is the vehicle for change.

“Every day I hear from people across Nigeria that they want a government that is focused on fixing the problems, and delivering a safer and more prosperous future for their families. Nigerians want a steady, calm and credible government alternative that will tackle insecurity, reduce the cost of living, and foster job creation; ensuring that our hopes for the future are realised and not forfeited to politics as usual.

“I am also deeply concerned about the increasing shrinkage of our democratic space. Voices are being stifled, institutions are under strain, and the space for credible opposition and real choice is being systematically closed. Democracy must offer Nigerians genuine options,” he said.

Speaking on his private career, Hayatu-Deen said he has taken companies from loss to profit, led nationwide economic reforms to create new jobs, and coordinated charitable efforts to help children access education in the face of insecurity.

“I will deploy my business and governmental experience that continues to support millions of jobs in Nigeria.”