Ahead of its presidential primaries for the 2027 general election, the African Democratic Congress on Wednesday screened former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Managing Director of FSB International Bank, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, as consultations over the party’s ticket intensify.
The exercise, held behind closed doors at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, was conducted by a screening panel chaired by former Cross River State governor, Liyel Imoke, with Cyril Maduabum serving as secretary.
Hayatu-Deen arrived at the venue at about 10:50 a.m. and spent roughly one hour before the panel, while Atiku arrived later at about 12:06 p.m.
Speaking with journalists after his appearance, Hayatu-Deen expressed confidence in the process and said he was prepared for whichever mode of candidate selection the party adopts.
He said, “I spent approximately one hour in the room and it went very well. We are now at a very pivotal moment in the campaign process. At 11 o’clock this morning, I came and I was screened.
“We are now going to go through a major momentous event in the sense that we’ll either undergo a consensus exercise or go into direct primaries within the short period of time that is available. I stand ready, able, and willing to go through that process.”
The former banker also outlined what Nigerians should expect from his candidacy if he eventually secures the ADC ticket.
