Hayatu-Deen Boycotts ADC Primary Results Over Rigging Claims

Maham Hayatu-Deen, a presidential aspirant for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declared he will not attend the official announcement of the party's presidential primary results scheduled for Tuesday. In a statement posted on social media, he expressed concerns regarding the integrity of the electoral process, citing widespread reports of vote rigging across the country.

Hayatu-Deen stated that he would take advice on the next steps following the announcement. He proposed that the ADC conduct direct primaries across Nigeria's wards on May 25, 2026, with approximately three million party members reportedly eligible to vote.

The primary contest features three major aspirants: former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Rivers State Governor and Minister of Transport Rotimi Amaechi, and Hayatu-Deen himself. Early results from several states indicate that Atiku Abubakar has secured a strong lead in states such as Sokoto, Yobe, Gombe, Imo, and Abia, prompting speculation about his potential to clinch the party's 2027 presidential ticket.