Abuja: A group, Team Rebuild Nigeria, has called on a technocrat, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, to contest the 2027 presidential election, citing his experience, integrity, and capacity to address Nigeria’s pressing challenges. The call followed Hayatu-Deen’s recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the group, through its convener, Dr Ebekuo Ebekuo, stated at a news conference in Abuja that Hayatu-Deen possessed a singular agenda to fix Nigeria. The group emphasised that his track record and absence of corruption allegations were added advantages. It was highlighted that Hayatu-Deen’s academic background in economics, corporate strategy, governance, and global leadership equipped him with the expertise required to navigate complex national challenges.
The group also highlighted his extensive experience in the private sector, spanning banking, manufacturing, aviation, cement, textiles, and hospitality, as well as leadershi
p roles at institutions, such as the Nigerian Stock Exchange. According to the group, these positions demonstrate his proven capacity to build, manage, and deliver results, reinforcing confidence in Hayatu-Deen’s ability to lead Nigeria’s economic recovery.
Furthermore, it was added that Hayatu-Deen had contributed at the national level, shaping economic policy and serving in key advisory roles when Nigeria required experienced leadership. The group noted insecurity, poverty, economic decline, kidnapping, banditry, and inflation as indicators of the current national crises. Team Rebuild Nigeria also cited statistics showing multidimensional poverty, millions of out-of-school children, and severe malnutrition, stressing the urgent need to reverse the troubling trends.
The group asserted, “We are, therefore, calling for the most prepared aspirant, a detribalised, competent leader who can unify the opposition, command the confidence of citizens, and do the hard work of national recovery. We call on Mohammed Ha
yatu-Deen to bring his extraordinary record of economic leadership and public service to the highest office in the land. We pledge that if he answers this call, he will not stand alone,” as stated by the group via Ebekuo.