Hayatu-Deen Vows Not to Step Down Ahead of ADC Presidential Primaries
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has declared that he will not step down for any rival ahead of the party’s 2027 presidential primaries.
Hayatu-Deen faces stiff internal competition from prominent political figures like Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Mr. Rotimi Amaechi but remains fully confident in his vision for the country.
Addressing his decision to run against these established political interests, Hayatu-Deen said, “I thought you were going to spare me because you are a negotiator like me. But that is the essence of democracy. First and foremost, every citizen who is of voting age and constitutionally qualified has the right to contest for any office of his choice. That is guaranteed under our Constitution and laws.”
He stated that Nigeria has suffered nearly two decades of economic decline and worsening hardship since 2007, requiring a competent leader focused on practical bread-and-butter solutions rather than ethnic zoning.
Regarding the party’s internal cohesion and his personal values, he dismissed the idea that reckless personal ambition would ever override his dedication to a fair democratic process.
He pledged to support whoever emerges as the party’s ultimate flagbearer, stating, “As I have always said, I am guided by values and principles. I am not a conventional politician driven solely by ambition. By the grace of God, I have built a reputation and credibility over many years, and I would never do anything at this stage of my life to destroy that.”
