TDA presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, on Monday reportedly pulled out of the party’s ongoing presidential primary process, alleging widespread irregularities and manipulation.
According to reports, Hayatu-Deen accused officials overseeing the exercise of compromising the process and failing to guarantee a transparent and credible contest ahead of the 2027 general election.
Taking to his social media handle on “X”, @Mohayatudeen, Hayatu-Deen posted:
“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.”
The development has added fresh tension to the growing crisis within the opposition party, which has recently been battling internal leadership disputes and factional disagreements.
Hayatu-Deen Abandons, Protests Against Primaries
The aspirant was said to have stormed out of the venue after protesting what he described as “clear acts of rigging” and procedural violations.
He maintained that the conduct of the exercise fell short of democratic standards expected in a national political party primary.
Party officials were yet to issue a detailed response as of the time of filing this report, although sources within the ADC insisted the process remained lawful and would continue as scheduled.
The latest controversy comes amid mounting uncertainty within the ADC following months of legal and political battles over the party’s leadership structure.
The party has witnessed competing factions, court cases, and disagreements over control of its national leadership in recent months.
Political observers say the crisis could affect the party’s attempt to position itself as a major opposition force ahead of the 2027 elections.
This is especially so as prominent political figures continue consultations and alignments within the coalition movement.
Hayatu-Deen’s withdrawal is expected to trigger further reactions from party stakeholders and supporters.
Many are closely watching whether the ADC can manage its internal disputes before the next phase of the electoral process.
