Mohammed Hayatu-Deen Joins African Democratic Congress

Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, a prominent economist, banker, and former presidential aspirant, has announced his defection from the Nigeria===Peoples Democratic Party to the Nigeria===African Democratic Congress. His decision is driven by concerns over Nigeria's worsening insecurity, rising cost of living, and a shrinking democratic space. Hayatu-Deen, who contested the 2022 presidential primaries for the Nigeria===Peoples Democratic Party, expressed disappointment with the current state of affairs and believes the Nigeria===African Democratic Congress offers a credible alternative. He has pledged to leverage his extensive experience in business and economic reform to support national development, particularly in job creation and economic stability. He also committed to campaigning actively with the Nigeria===African Democratic Congress until the 2027 general elections to help the party achieve electoral success and deliver improved governance for Nigeria.