Mohammed Hayatu-Deen Signals 2027 Presidential Bid, Declares "Old Politics" Failed to Protect Nigerians

ADC's Mohammed Hayatu-Deen signals 2027 presidential bid, highlighting the abduction of 416 people in Borno and calling for a new era of accountability.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 24, 2026, 3:33 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from LEADERSHIP News.

A Call for National Renewal

Mohammed Hayatu-Deen (OON), a seasoned technocrat and presidential aspirant under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has issued a sharp critique of the current political landscape. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, April 23, 2026, Hayatu-Deen asserted that Nigeria is at a critical juncture where it must choose between "noble renewal" or a "slide into decline." While stopping short of a formal declaration, he confirmed his participation in the 2027 presidential race, positioning himself as a candidate focused on accountability and tangible results.

Security Failure: The Borno Hostage Crisis

Drawing from his personal roots, Hayatu-Deen highlighted the deteriorating security situation in the North-East. He revealed that within the last week, Boko Haram insurgents abducted 416 hostages in his home state of Borno. He described the incident as a "painful reminder" of the government's failure to protect its citizens. According to the aspirant, the fact that many Nigerians are still forced to pay ransoms for their safety is a clear indictment of the current leadership's inability to fulfill its primary constitutional duty.

Economic Hardship and Mismanaged Reforms

Addressing the economic climate, Hayatu-Deen lamented the soaring costs of food and fuel, which he claims have turned daily survival into a struggle for millions of families. While acknowledging that economic reforms are a necessity, he argued that the current administration’s policies have been poorly sequenced. This lack of strategic timing, he noted, has exacerbated poverty and widened the gap between Nigeria’s vast potential and its present reality. "This is not the Nigeria we were promised," he remarked, noting that citizens are "poorer and less secure" than they were three years ago.