As the political cloud begins to gather, former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, has formally declared his intention to run for president in 2027.
Al-Mustapha said he would be contesting for the Presidency under the Social Democratic Party, SDP.
He disclosed this in Minna, Niger State, at a meeting with the state executive committee of SDP.
“I am pained and deeply concerned about the current state of the nation. However, with the right direction and commitment, Nigeria can rise again.
“Though the road ahead may be rough, together we can rebuild the Nigeria we all deserve,” he said.
He described the meeting as part of a broader strategy to engage with stakeholders across the country in preparation for the 2027 polls.
Speaking, the SDP State Chairman, Alhaji Buhari Yakubu Yarima, applauded him for the declaration.
He commended the former CSO for his commitment to national service.
“We are confident that with credible candidates and a clear vision, the SDP will be a force to reckon with in 2027,” he said.
Initially, there were reports that SDP was the vehicle for the opposition coalition by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
However, the party’s former presidential candidate, Adewale Adebayo said SDP is not part of the coalition.
