Hayatu-Deen Urges Opposition Unity for 2027 Elections

Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, the presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), emphasized the necessity for opposition leaders to unite in preparation for the 2027 general elections. Speaking at an opposition summit in Ibadan, Oyo State, hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde, he warned that continued fragmentation among opposition parties would undermine their ability to present a credible alternative to the ruling party.

Hayatu-Deen highlighted Nigeria's worsening security situation and economic hardships, which he described as shrinking democratic space that requires coordinated national responses rather than isolated efforts from individual politicians or parties. He urged political actors to prioritize national interests over personal ambitions, asserting that the 2027 elections represent a significant opportunity to redirect the country's trajectory.

The summit included notable figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Minister of Transport Rotimi Amaechi, as well as Professor Jerri Gana and Kashim Imam.