Hayatu-Deen Urges United Opposition For 2027 Elections

A presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has called for a united opposition front as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections.

Speaking on the sidelines of the National Opposition Summit in Ibadan yesterday, he warned that the scale of Nigeria’s challenges requires a coordinated response beyond the capacity of any single political party or individual.

He stressed that unity among opposition forces was no longer optional but essential to offering Nigerians a credible alternative.

“Nigeria is at a defining moment,” Hayatu-Deen said. “The deepening insecurity, the crushing cost of living and the steady erosion of democratic space demand a collective response. This is not about personal ambition, it is about national rescue.”

He cautioned that continued fragmentation within opposition ranks would only strengthen the status quo and prolong hardship for millions of Nigerians.

He therefore urged political leaders to move beyond rhetoric and demonstrate genuine commitment to collaboration and shared purpose.

At the summit, Hayatu-Deen held consultations with key opposition figures, including Seyi Makinde, who hosted the gathering; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party; and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi.

He also engaged with summit conveners, including Professor Jerry Gana of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Kashim Imam, signalling what observers describe as growing momentum toward opposition alignment.

Hayatu-Deen noted that the 2027 elections present a critical opportunity to reset Nigeria’s trajectory, but only if opposition leaders place national interest above partisan considerations.

“Nigerians are looking for leadership that is empathetic, unifying and capable of delivering real change. That responsibility rests on all of us in the opposition to come together and rise to the occasion,” he added.

Reaffirming his commitment to the ADC, Hayatu-Deen pledged to work with party stakeholders and like-minded Nigerians to build a broad-based coalition focused on restoring security, stabilising the economy and rebuilding public trust in democratic institutions.