Hayatu-Deen Advocates Empathetic Leadership for Nigeria

Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, a presidential aspirant from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), spoke in Abuja on Thursday, highlighting the urgent need for empathetic leadership in Nigeria to tackle the widespread hardships faced by citizens, including economic decline and insecurity. He noted that the current situation, characterized by rising food and fuel prices, has made daily survival increasingly difficult for millions of families.

Hayatu-Deen criticized the poor implementation of economic reforms over the past three years, attributing the worsening conditions to a lack of strategic planning. He emphasized that every Nigerian's life matters, referencing recent insecurity incidents in the northeast, particularly in Borno.

Hayatu-Deen described his leadership style as people-centered and empathetic, stating that understanding the pain of the populace is crucial for effective leadership. He urged Nigerians to embrace a new direction and expressed confidence that the right leadership could help the country overcome its current challenges.

Hayatu-Deen previously withdrew from the presidential race in 2022 due to concerns over the party's monetary processes but remains committed to the ADC.