Nigerians leap for joy as Abacha’s Former Chief Security Officer, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd), is set to run for the presidency. Former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd), has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election under the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Al-Mustapha made the announcement during a strategic meeting with the SDP’s state executive and his supporters in Minna, Niger State, on Tuesday. Addressing the gathering, he expressed concern over the current state of the nation and vowed to serve with integrity and a clear vision for national revival. “I am pained and deeply concerned about the current state of the nation. However, with the right direction and commitment, Nigeria can rise again,” he said, adding that the journey ahead may be tough but achievable with collective effort.