Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has met with former President Goodluck Jonathan as part of consultations ahead of the 2027 general election, formally declaring his intention to contest for the presidency under the African Democratic Congress.

 Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has met with former President Goodluck Jonathan as part of consultations ahead of the 2027 general election, formally declaring his intention to contest for the presidency under the African Democratic Congress.

Hayatu-Deen said his ambition is driven by the need to provide competent leadership, economic reforms and national unity amid Nigeria’s current economic and security challenges. He reportedly used the meeting to seek Jonathan’s counsel and support as he begins nationwide political engagements.

Sources close to the meeting described the discussion as focused on governance, economic recovery and the future of democratic leadership in Nigeria. Hayatu-Deen also emphasized the importance of building a broad-based coalition capable of offering Nigerians an alternative political direction in 2027.

The declaration places Hayatu-Deen among the growing list of politicians positioning early for the 2027 presidential race as consultations and alliance talks continue across major opposition parties