Hayatu-Deen Calls for Economic Policy Reset in Nigeria

Moham Hayatu-Deen, a presidential aspirant for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), criticized Nigeria's current economic management and called for an urgent policy reset to alleviate the deepening hardships faced by Nigerians. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Thursday, he warned that existing strategies have failed to deliver relief, resulting in rising poverty and inflation, which continue to erode citizens' living standards.

Hayatu-Deen emphasized that Nigeria is at a crossroads, facing a choice between a noble path to renewal or a decline due to weak systems. He lamented the increasing cost of living and insecurity, which have forced citizens to shoulder burdens themselves.

He highlighted the need for macroeconomic reforms to be sequenced carefully to mitigate adverse effects. Hayatu-Deen, who officially left the People Democratic Party on April 12 to join the ADC, announced his intent to contest for the presidential ticket on April 21, citing worsening insecurity and rising living costs as key issues.