ADC presidential aspirant Hayatu-Deen meets Jonathan, declares 2027 ambition

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An African Democratic Congress presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, on Friday met former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja to discuss Nigeria’s future and the 2027 elections.

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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the closed-door meeting reunited both political gladiators who share a long-standing relationship in public service, dating back to Jonathan’s tenure as vice-president and later president.

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NAN also reports that Hayatu-Deen served on the National Council on Privatisation and chaired the Bureau of Public Enterprises during Jonathan’s tenure as vice-president.

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The presidential aspirant equally served on the Presidential Advisory Committee during Jonathan’s tenure as acting president and subsequently as president, contributing to national economic and governance reforms.

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Speaking with newsmen after the meeting, Hayatu-Deen said that he came to formally inform Jonathan of his decision to contest the 2027 presidency on the platform ADC.

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Hayatu-Deen, an economist and banker, said that his public and private sector career had helped create millions of jobs, motivating his resolve to serve the country more.

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He said that he also informed the former president that he had obtained the ADC presidential nomination form from the party’s national secretariat.

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Hayatu-Deen commended Jonathan’s statesmanship across Africa, describing him as a strong advocate for democratic growth, electoral integrity and sustainable governance.

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NAN reports that Hayatu-Deen was warmly received by Jonathan, who wished him success in his political journey ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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(NAN)

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