A leading presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has called for a united opposition front as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections.
According to a statement by Media Office Mohammed Hayatu-Deen Campaign Organization, he stated this on the sidelines of the National Opposition Summit in Ibadan on Saturday.
The development economist, banker and public policy expert warned that the scale and complexity of Nigeria’s current challenges require a coordinated and collective response beyond the capacity of any single party or individual.
Hayatu-Deen cautioned that continued fragmentation within the opposition would only entrench the status quo.
He therefore urged political leaders to move beyond rhetoric and demonstrate a genuine commitment to collaboration, sacrifice and shared purpose.
At the summit, the former presidential aspirant held consultations with key opposition leaders, including Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, host of the gathering, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi.
He also engaged with the summit’s conveners, Professor Jerry Gana of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Kashim Imam, signalling growing momentum toward opposition alignment.
Hayatu-Deen further noted that the 2027 elections present a critical opportunity to reset Nigeria’s trajectory, but only if opposition leaders are willing to 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, Hayatu-Deen 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.
