Leader of the ADC South-West Professionals Forum, Babajide Dosunmu, in a statement on Sunday, described Hayatu-Deen as the best candidate to reposition Nigeria and lead the country out of its current economic and governance crisis.
Desunmu disclosed that the endorsement was after consultations with party stakeholders, youth leaders, professionals, and mobilisers across the South West zone.
According to him, the decision to support Hayatu-Deen was driven by what he described as “a clear understanding that Nigeria can no longer afford experimental leadership, political theatrics, or recycled governance failures.”
He noted that the South West has always stood for progressive politics, competence in governance, intellectual depth, and economic transformation.
Dosunmu stated that the stakeholders are convinced that Mohammed Hayatu-Deen represents the kind of leadership Nigeria urgently requires at this critical moment, adding that his background in banking, economic management, public policy, and institutional leadership gives him a unique advantage in addressing the country’s worsening economic hardship, unemployment crisis, insecurity, and declining investor confidence.
“At a time when millions of Nigerians are struggling to survive, when businesses are collapsing, when young people are losing hope, and when insecurity continues to threaten national stability, Nigeria needs a leader with proven competence, discipline, and a serious understanding of how economies function. Mohammed Hayatu-Deen possesses those qualities,” he added.
He also praised Hayatu-Deen’s conduct throughout the primary process, particularly his public call for aspirants to commit themselves to the ADC’s Governance Principles and Code of Ethics, popularly known as The Orange Book.
“In a political culture where many seek power without accountability, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has distinguished himself through integrity, issue-based engagement, and a clear commitment to values-driven leadership. That matters. Character matters. Integrity matters. Leadership matters,” Dosunmu stated.
The group called on delegates participating in Monday’s presidential primaries to support Hayatu-Deen’s candidacy, arguing that the ADC has a historic opportunity to present Nigerians with a credible and competent alternative ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“The decision before delegates on Monday is bigger than personalities. It is about the future of our party and the future of Nigeria.
“We believe Mohammed Hayatu-Deen gives the ADC its strongest opportunity to inspire confidence among Nigerians and present a serious national alternative capable of winning and governing effectively,” he stated.
