A former presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress presidential race for the 2027 general elections, pledging to unite the country, tackle insecurity, and implement sweeping economic reforms aimed at resetting Nigeria’s struggling economy.
During an appearance on Arise Television with Charles Aniagolu on Tuesday night, Hayatu-Deen stated that the current situation demands leadership that not only recognises the daily hardships faced by Nigerians but also possesses the capacity and experience to address them.
Hayatu-Deen highlighted the escalating cost of living, stressing that “food prices keep going up, petrol prices keep rising, and for many Nigerians, just getting through the day has become a struggle.”
He further expressed worries over the deteriorating security situation, noting that the nation now spends more on ransom payments than on adequately funding its security agencies, even as the Naira continues to depreciate against other African currencies.
