2027: Hayatu-Deen picks N100m ADC presidential form

As a leading economist and now a presidential aspirant under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has taken a significant step by obtaining the party's expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 general elections. This move, as reported by The Punch, positions him as the first to secure these forms within the ADC, signaling a potential shift in the political landscape.

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Nigerians are tired of living in fear. They are tired of watching businesses struggle, jobs disappear, and the cost of basic necessities rise beyond what ordinary people can afford.

Hayatu-Deen's campaign focus is squarely on the pressing issues plaguing Nigeria: insecurity, unemployment, and the escalating cost of living. His statements underscore a deep understanding of the nation's economic challenges, emphasizing that security is the bedrock upon which any economic prosperity must be built. This resonates with a populace weary of fear and economic hardship.

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This election cannot be about politics as usual. It must be about how to secure our communities, rebuild confidence in the economy, create jobs at scale, and make life more affordable for millions of Nigerians.

His background as an economist is presented as a key asset, promising to leverage his decades of experience in business growth and job creation to unlock Nigeria's vast potential. The aspirant's message is one of disciplined leadership and serious execution, a call to move beyond "politics as usual" towards tangible solutions for millions of Nigerians.

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We cannot build prosperity in an atmosphere of fear and instability. Security is the foundation upon which every strong economy is built.

From a Nigerian perspective, this candidacy represents a potential alternative, focusing on substantive economic and security reforms rather than the typical political maneuvering. The high cost of the nomination forms (N100m) also highlights the financial barriers to political participation, a reality that Hayatu-Deen, by overcoming it, aims to address through policy.

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I have spent decades helping businesses grow and supporting the creation of jobs. I understand what it takes to build institutions, unlock investment, and create opportunities at scale. Nigeria has the talent and potential to succeed, but we need disciplined leadership and serious execution. This is why I am putting my best foot forward.