2027: Hayatu-Deen calls for united opposition, warns against fragmentation
A leading presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has called for a united opposition front ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on
A leading presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has called for a united opposition front ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on the sidelines of the National Opposition Summit in Ibadan on Saturday, the development economist and public policy expert warned that the scale and complexity of Nigeria’s current challenges require a coordinated response beyond the capacity of any single party or individual.
He stressed that unity among opposition forces is no longer optional but imperative if Nigerians are to be presented with a credible alternative.
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“Nigeria is at a defining moment,” Hayatu-Deen said. “The deepening insecurity, the rising 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 the opposition would only sustain the status quo and worsen the hardship faced by millions of Nigerians.
Hayatu-Deen therefore urged political leaders to move beyond rhetoric and demonstrate genuine commitment to collaboration, sacrifice and shared purpose.
At the summit, he held consultations with key opposition figures, including Seyi Makinde, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi.
He also engaged with the summit’s conveners, Jerry Gana of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Kashim Ibrahim Imam, signalling growing momentum toward opposition alignment.
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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 and personal 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, he pledged to work with party leaders, 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.
