2027: Hayatu-Deen pushes presidential bid, inaugurates 36 ADC state coordinators
Amid a wave of defections from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a prominent party chieftain, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has pressed ahead with his presidential mobilisation, expressing confidence in the party’s prospects
Amid a wave of defections from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a prominent party chieftain, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has pressed ahead with his presidential mobilisation, expressing confidence in the party’s prospects and its capacity to record electoral gains in the next cycle.
Hayatu-Deen, who has stepped up stakeholder engagements nationwide while supporting the ADC’s membership registration drive, on Monday inaugurated 36 state coordinators in Abuja as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The coordinators, drawn from the six geopolitical zones, are tasked with driving mobilisation and expanding the campaign’s reach at both state and community levels.
Addressing attendees at the inauguration held at his campaign office, Hayatu-Deen described the move as a strategic phase in the expansion of his campaign across the country, stressing that the initiative transcends mere political ambition.
“What we are building is not just a campaign; it is a national movement anchored on competence, integrity and results,” he said.
He added that the exercise forms part of ongoing efforts to deepen engagement with political stakeholders and reinforce the party’s organisational structure.
“As we continue to engage stakeholders across the country and support the ADC registration drive, this inauguration marks a decisive step in taking our message to every State, every community, and every Nigerian," he stressed.
Hayatu-Deen said the campaign was gaining traction due to what he described as growing public demand for alternative leadership, noting that the party’s message was resonating across different segments of the population.
“There is a clear mood across the country. Nigerians are looking for leadership that understands their struggles and is prepared to act. Our responsibility is to meet that expectation with seriousness, clarity, and a plan.”
He urged the newly inaugurated coordinators to focus on building trust at the grassroots and ensuring consistency in messaging across all levels of engagement.
“Our message must be disciplined and consistent. Nigerians want safety, they want opportunity, and they want a government that works for them. Your role is to take that message to the grassroots and build trust, one community at a time,” he added.
The former banker also stressed internal discipline and organisational credibility as key factors in the campaign’s approach to political engagement, noting, “This movement will be judged not only by what we say, but by how we organise and conduct ourselves.
"We must set a new standard for political engagement in Nigeria, one built on respect, ideas, and service.”
In his remarks, the National Coordinator, Comrade Usman Adamu Song, a former General Secretary of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), said the inauguration marked a shift from planning to structured mobilisation across the country.
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“Today is not just about appointments, it is about responsibility. Each of you represents the face of this movement in your state. You are the bridge between our vision and the Nigerian people,” he added
Saying that the campaign was structured to prioritise organisation and credibility as it expands its national reach, Song noted, “This campaign is built on structure, discipline, and credibility.
"We are not here to make noise, we are here to organise, mobilise, and win. Every ward, every local government, every state must feel our presence.”
He charged the state coordinators to focus on engagement and direct interaction with citizens in their respective areas of deployment.
“Our task is to connect with the people in a real way, to listen, to engage, and to earn their confidence. That is how strong political movements are built,” he said.
