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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A leading presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has called for a united opposition front as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the sidelines of the National Opposition Summit in Ibadan on Saturday, the development economist warned that the scale and complexity of Nigeria\u2019s current challenges require a coordinated and collective response beyond the capacity of any single party or individual.<\/p>\n

He stressed that unity among opposition forces is no longer optional, but imperative, if Nigerians are to be presented with a credible and viable alternative.<\/p>\n

\u201cNigeria is at a defining moment,\u201d Hayatu-Deen said. \u201cThe deepening insecurity, the crushing cost of living and the steady erosion of democratic space demand a collective response. This is not about personal ambition, it is about national rescue.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hayatu-Deen cautioned that continued fragmentation within the opposition would only entrench the status quo and prolong the hardship faced by millions of Nigerians.<\/p>\n

He therefore urged political leaders to move beyond rhetoric and demonstrate a genuine commitment to collaboration, sacrifice and shared purpose.<\/p>\n

At the summit, the former presidential aspirant held consultations with key opposition leaders, including Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, host of the gathering, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi.<\/p>\n

He also engaged with the summit\u2019s conveners, Professor Jerry Gana of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Kashim Imam, signaling growing momentum toward opposition alignment.<\/p>\n

Hayatu-Deen further noted that the 2027 elections present a critical opportunity to reset Nigeria\u2019s trajectory, but only if opposition leaders are willing to place national interest above partisan and personal considerations.<\/p>\n

\u201cNigerians are looking for leadership that is empathetic, unifying and capable of delivering real change. That responsibility rests on all of us in the opposition to come together and rise to the occasion,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Reaffirming his commitment to the ADC, Hayatu-Deen pledged to work with party leaders, stakeholders and like-minded Nigerians to build a broad-based coalition focused on restoring security, stabilising the economy and rebuilding public trust in democratic institutions.<\/p>\n

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