Hayatu-Deen accepts ADC primary results, urges unity
Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, former presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, has decided not to challenge the outcome of the party’s May 25, 2026 presidential primary, despite alleging irregularities. He emphasized party unity and the importance of building a credible opposition over personal ambition. Hayatu-Deen had earlier boycotted the announcement of results, citing concerns about vote manipulation. He thanked his supporters and called on Nigerians to keep faith in the country’s democratic future.
Key takeaways
- Mohammed Hayatu-Deen will not pursue legal action over the ADC presidential primary held on May 25, 2026, despite alleging procedural breaches.
- He previously boycotted the result announcement and raised concerns about vote rigging and the party's internal democracy.
- Hayatu-Deen communicated his concerns privately to party leadership and urged for continuous improvement within the ADC.
- He stressed the need for a strong and united opposition and encouraged his supporters to uphold values of integrity and hope.
- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar won the ADC presidential primaries with 1,846,370 votes, while Rotimi Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen finished second and third.
