Atiku and Hayatu-Deen screened by ADC for presidential ticket
Atiku Abubakar and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen have been screened by the African Democratic Congress as the party intensifies its search for a presidential candidate. The screening took place behind closed doors at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, with a panel led by Liyel Imoke and Cyril Maduabum. Hayatu-Deen expressed confidence in the process and outlined his vision for Nigeria if selected. Atiku confirmed the screening went well but declined to give further comments.
Key takeaways
- Atiku Abubakar and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen were screened by the ADC for the party’s presidential ticket.
- The screening was conducted by a panel chaired by Liyel Imoke at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.
- Hayatu-Deen said he is prepared for either a consensus or direct primary selection process.
- Atiku described the screening as successful but did not speak extensively to the press.
- The ADC will decide between a consensus arrangement or direct primaries to select its presidential candidate.
