One of three aspirants seeking the Presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 election, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen
has announced his withdrawal from the continuous process of the exercise.
This contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, citing concerns over alleged irregularities.
, Hayatu-Deen said reports of widespread vote rigging from different parts of the country had raised serious doubts about the credibility of the process.
“I will not be attending the announcement of the ADC Presidential Election Results today. I am concerned by reports from across the country of widespread vote rigging, some of which I myself observed, and will therefore be taking advice on my next steps,” he stated.
The development comes amid intense competition for the ADC presidential ticket involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, and Hayatu-Deen.
The party had earlier described its primary as a transparent and democratic.
Hayatu-Deen’s decision not to attend the announcement of the results may heighten tensions within the opposition party as collation continues nationwide.
Media reports indicate that arrangements for the announcement of results have been finalised and the Abuja venue is fully set for the exercise.
