A former Chief Security Officer to late General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, has declared that he will run for president in 2027.

Al-Mustapha has revealed he will run under the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

He made the declaration on Tuesday in Minna, Niger State capital during a meeting with the party’s state leaders and his supporters.

Speaking at the event, Al-Mustapha expressed readiness to lead Nigeria with honesty and a clear plan to fix the country.

“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 explained that his visit was part of a wider plan to meet with stakeholders across Nigeria to prepare for the 2027 elections.

His campaign media director, Jubril Umar Sanda, in a statement, said Al-Mustapha is “fully prepared for the journey ahead, ready to serve with integrity, courage, and a clear plan for progress.”