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By Lawrence Agbo
Former Peoples Democratic Party presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has defected to the African Democratic Congress, citing insecurity, economic hardship, and Nigeria’s shrinking democratic space.
Announcing his defection in a statement on Sunday, Hayatu-Deen said the move was driven by the need to align with a political platform that can deliver “meaningful change”.
“Like many of you, I want a safer, more prosperous future for Nigeria, but the nation faces fundamental problems that are being ignored,” he said.
Hayatu-Deen, who contested the PDP presidential ticket in 2022 before withdrawing over monetisation concerns, said Nigerians’ expectations had since been met with “bitter disappointment”.
“This is why I have taken the decision to join the ADC, which I know is the vehicle for change,” he stated.
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The former chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group said Nigerians want a government focused on tackling insecurity, reducing the cost of living, and creating jobs.
“Aspirational Nigerians want a steady, calm and credible government alternative that will tackle insecurity, reduce the cost of living, and foster job creation,” he said.
He also warned that Nigeria’s democracy was under strain, with opposition voices being stifled and institutions weakened.
“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 added.
Hayatu-Deen pledged to campaign “relentlessly” for the ADC ahead of the 2027 general election.
“From this day onwards until the 2027 elections, I will campaign relentlessly as a party member to help the ADC win the elections and deliver the better future Nigeria desperately deserves,” he said.
