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2027: Hayatu-Deen joins Atiku, Obi, Amaechi in ADC presidential race
By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA — Former Chairman of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has declared his intention to run for president under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in 2027, joining a heavyweight field that already includes Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi.
The move adds fresh weight to the ADC’s emerging role as a rallying platform for opposition figures ahead of 2027 and sets up what could become one of the most closely watched presidential ticket battles, with party unity now a defining test of its credibility.
In a statement he signed, Hayatu-Deen said his decision was driven by the deepening strain on Nigerians and the urgent need for experienced leadership to steady the country.
According to him, “this is not the Nigeria we deserve. It is time to change course, and that is why I am stepping forward to seek the ADC presidential ticket.”
He spoke to the daily reality many Nigerians now face, where basic survival is becoming harder by the day.
“Food prices keep going up, petrol prices keep rising, and for many Nigerians, just getting through the day has become a struggle.”
On security, he warned that the country’s priorities have drifted dangerously, leaving citizens exposed.
He said, “the country now spends more on ransoms than on properly equipping its security forces,” even as the naira continues to weaken against other African currencies.
Hayatu-Deen also took aim at what he described as a widening disconnect between those in power and the people, arguing that the response to mounting hardship has lacked urgency.
“For too long, this government has looked away while Nigerians bear the burden of bad policies and rising insecurity. We cannot continue like this,” he said.
Positioning himself as a steady alternative, he said his focus would be to stabilise the economy, restore security, and rebuild trust in public institutions, drawing on more than four decades of experience.
“Nigeria needs a calm and steady leader, someone who understands how to fix systems, create jobs, and secure lives and livelihoods. That is the leadership I offer,” he said.
He also warned that the ADC’s chances in 2027 would depend heavily on its ability to stay united as the contest intensifies.
“Our strength lies in our unity. Nigerians are looking for a credible alternative, and the ADC must rise to that moment,” he said.
Calling for collective action, he added: “Together, we can offer a real path forward, one that secures our country, grows our economy, and restores hope to our people. Join me. Let us build a Nigeria that works again, for everyone.”
His entry is expected to further intensify the contest within the ADC, as the party weighs rising public expectations against the challenge of holding its ranks together ahead of a pivotal election cycle.
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The lawmaker representing Misau/Dambam Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, Aliyu Misau, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and joined the Allied Peoples Movement, APM.
The speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, announced the lawmaker’s defection on Wednesday during plenary.
In the letter, Misau said his decision to leave the PDP is due to the unresolved internal crises and persistent factionalism within the party.
DAILY POST reports that this is the second time in June that another Bauchi federal lawmaker defected from the PDP to the APM.
Recall that four members of the House from Bauchi State had on June 4, dumped the same PDP for the APM.
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Arise News anchor Rufai Oseni has faulted the lawsuit against a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo by the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s legal team.
Obi had dragged the actor-turned politician to court for allegedly defaming him on national TV following the conduct of the NDC primary elections in the South East.
DAILY POST recalls that Okonkwo, in a recent interview, alleged that the NDC presidential candidate and other leaders of the party in the region collected bribes from aspirants seeking House of Representatives and senatorial seats.
The claim was vehemently pushed back by Obi’s camp, leading to a defamation suit and a seven-day ultimatum for Okonkwo to retract the claim.
Speaking during the Arise TV morning show, Rufai described Okonkwo as a “political surrogate”, stating that Obi should not waste his time in pursuing the case.
Giving his reason, Rufai said the lawsuit amplified the allegations, claiming that Okonkwo’s claim only became news after Obi slammed him.
He said, “If I’m to advise Mr Peter Obi, I would ask him to remove that case from the court.
“He doesn’t need. I can bet you that a lot of people did not even hear when Kenneth Okonkwo said it. It became news when Peter Obi sued him.
“You just gave a media traction to this guy, allow him to talk as he wants, the best you can do is to refute it. It is not everything you react to”.
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Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has revealed that ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, worked harder for the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections.
In a continuous trade of words with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the ex-SGF insisted that the ADC primary election that produced Atiku was massively rigged.
Lawal contrasted Amaechi’s activities with what he described as Atiku’s low-profile approach to the contest.
“Someone like Rotimi Amaechi was very confident that if we go to primaries he would win. Everybody around him was extremely confident that Amaechi would win.
“Among the three candidates, Amaechi was the one moving around, working hard to see that he got the ticket,” Lawal said.
Recall that before he dumped the ADC, the ex-SGF alleged that the primary election that produced Atiku was massively rigged, insisting that he has evidence to support his claims.
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