Abuja: An African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, met former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja to discuss Nigeria’s future and the 2027 elections.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the closed-door meeting reunited both political figures who have a long-standing relationship in public service, dating back to Jonathan’s tenure as vice-president and later president. Hayatu-Deen served on the National Council on Privatisation and chaired the Bureau of Public Enterprises during Jonathan’s time as vice-president.
NAN also reports that Hayatu-Deen was part of the Presidential Advisory Committee during Jonathan’s tenure as acting president and subsequently as president, contributing to national economic and governance reforms. Speaking after the meeting, Hayatu-Deen revealed that he formally informed Jonathan of his decision to contest the 2027 presidency on the ADC platform.
Hayatu-Deen, who has a background in economics and banking, stated that his career in both the public and private sectors has helped create millions of jobs, which motivates his commitment to serve the country further. He also informed the former president that he had obtained the ADC presidential nomination form from the party’s national secretariat.
During the meeting, Hayatu-Deen acknowledged Jonathan’s statesmanship across Africa, recognizing him as a strong advocate for democratic growth, electoral integrity, and sustainable governance. NAN reports that Jonathan warmly received Hayatu-Deen and wished him success in his political journey towards the 2027 general elections.