Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim condemns exclusion from presidential debate

The Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim campaign organisation has condemned her exclusion from the scheduled Presidential Debate by the Nigerian Elections Debate Group and the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) alleging that the selection of candidates is biased, anti-democratic and the agenda of the ruling All Progressives Party (APC)

A statement signed by the Spokesman of the Presidential Candidate, Mr. Hassan Ibrahim, stressed that the exclusion is no doubt regrettable because the party had long indicated interest in participating in the debate.

The spokesman said it is their hope that the debating group is not working in cahoots with the ruling APC to undermine the strides the party is making with its spread across the country.

The PT, which is fielding Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as its presidential candidate, had recently emerged top amongst the nearly 28 newly registered political parties fielding candidates for political positions in the next years’ presidential elections, with 194 persons running on its platform.

The PT, which in alliance with other parties is promoting the presidential candidacy of Mr. Olawepo-Hashim has a total of 194 contestants on its platform, including 140 for the house of representatives, 52 for the senate and one apiece for president and vice-president. Following closely the PT are the JMPP, 182, MPN 176, the ADP, 136, the ZLP, 115, and the ACD, 106.

Regrettably, the candidates included in the debate apart from Alhaji Atiku performed woefully in terms of spread, in comparative terms, in the just concluded nomination exercise. While Kingsley Moghalu had 70 nominations, Fela Durotoye had 21, and Oby Ezekwesili had 50. The PT nomination was 194 signifying national spread, acceptability and effectiveness of political structure.

Other than this, the weekly Facebook rating of presidential candidates in Nigeria had recorded that Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim had made headstart over others in the data released on Monday, December 10, 2018, in Abuja, where he recorded Facebook engagements of 28,000, to for instance Atiku Abubakar who had 24,000+.

President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressive Congress in the scheduled February 16, 2019 poll had recorded 16,000+ engagements, while Kingsley Moghalu, Fela Durotoye and the other presidential candidates were trailing far below with single digit ratings. “These are incontrovertible data, not the sentiments or wishful thoughts of individuals. They empirical evidence that can be easily verified”

The statement regretted that it is surprising that despite these records, the party is being excluded from the debate, in what looks like a stage-managed process. “We urge Nigerians not to be disturbed by this. The PT is working with other political candidates who are interested in having their voice heard towards the 2019 presidential election, and we shall surely triumph in stopping this subterfuge”

“Why the organisers listed the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for purpose of legitimacy in their shortlist for the debate, the inclusion of the weakest candidates on the platform, or the newest parties exposes their devious intentions”

According to the party, Nigeria is internally bleeding because of the many ineptitude of the All Progressive Congress (APC). What the country is looking forward to is an honest platform of debate to halt the hemorrhaging, not a forum to whitewash the problem by mostly a collection of pretenders to the presidential contest.

The PT called on supporters, concerned Nigerians and the electorate to take note of the APC shenanigan and their selected allies that they have been encouraging in the polity to suck off votes that otherwise will not come to them.

“We urge Nigerians not to be disturbed by this development as genuine people’s debate is in the works where concrete solutions to many problems dealing with Nigeria will be proffered. Our campaign will be part of this new debate with many patriotic candidates who truly want to see a better Nigeria in 2019”

https://www.today.ng/news/politics/gbenga-olawepo-hashim-condemns-exclusion-presidential-debate-178274

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who sabi am

Na you dey claim third force na... Instead to follow them drag first force

They didn't even invite Sowore, they will now invite you.?

Who is giving you liver?

Al the best Sir.!

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Olawepo Hashim I'm so sorry the show wasn't for you and other candidates. But for bubu alone we need Nigerians to know buhu is democratic pls.

mrrights:
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim condemns exclusion from presidential debate

The Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim campaign organisation has condemned her exclusion from the scheduled Presidential Debate by the Nigerian Elections Debate Group and the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) alleging that the selection of candidates is biased, anti-democratic and the agenda of the ruling All Progressives Party (APC)

A statement signed by the Spokesman of the Presidential Candidate, Mr. Hassan Ibrahim, stressed that the exclusion is no doubt regrettable because the party had long indicated interest in participating in the debate.

The spokesman said it is their hope that the debating group is not working in cahoots with the ruling APC to undermine the strides the party is making with its spread across the country.

The PT, which is fielding Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as its presidential candidate, had recently emerged top amongst the nearly 28 newly registered political parties fielding candidates for political positions in the next years’ presidential elections, with 194 persons running on its platform.

The PT, which in alliance with other parties is promoting the presidential candidacy of Mr. Olawepo-Hashim has a total of 194 contestants on its platform, including 140 for the house of representatives, 52 for the senate and one apiece for president and vice-president. Following closely the PT are the JMPP, 182, MPN 176, the ADP, 136, the ZLP, 115, and the ACD, 106.

Regrettably, the candidates included in the debate apart from Alhaji Atiku performed woefully in terms of spread, in comparative terms, in the just concluded nomination exercise. While Kingsley Moghalu had 70 nominations, Fela Durotoye had 21, and Oby Ezekwesili had 50. The PT nomination was 194 signifying national spread, acceptability and effectiveness of political structure.

Other than this, the weekly Facebook rating of presidential candidates in Nigeria had recorded that Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim had made headstart over others in the data released on Monday, December 10, 2018, in Abuja, where he recorded Facebook engagements of 28,000, to for instance Atiku Abubakar who had 24,000+.

President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressive Congress in the scheduled February 16, 2019 poll had recorded 16,000+ engagements, while Kingsley Moghalu, Fela Durotoye and the other presidential candidates were trailing far below with single digit ratings. “These are incontrovertible data, not the sentiments or wishful thoughts of individuals. They empirical evidence that can be easily verified”

The statement regretted that it is surprising that despite these records, the party is being excluded from the debate, in what looks like a stage-managed process. “We urge Nigerians not to be disturbed by this. The PT is working with other political candidates who are interested in having their voice heard towards the 2019 presidential election, and we shall surely triumph in stopping this subterfuge”

“Why the organisers listed the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for purpose of legitimacy in their shortlist for the debate, the inclusion of the weakest candidates on the platform, or the newest parties exposes their devious intentions”

According to the party, Nigeria is internally bleeding because of the many ineptitude of the All Progressive Congress (APC). What the country is looking forward to is an honest platform of debate to halt the hemorrhaging, not a forum to whitewash the problem by mostly a collection of pretenders to the presidential contest.

The PT called on supporters, concerned Nigerians and the electorate to take note of the APC shenanigan and their selected allies that they have been encouraging in the polity to suck off votes that otherwise will not come to them.

“We urge Nigerians not to be disturbed by this development as genuine people’s debate is in the works where concrete solutions to many problems dealing with Nigeria will be proffered. Our campaign will be part of this new debate with many patriotic candidates who truly want to see a better Nigeria in 2019”

https://www.today.ng/news/politics/gbenga-olawepo-hashim-condemns-exclusion-presidential-debate-178274

It is not space science that those selected by BON are the moles inside, playing to the gallery to hoodwink Nigerians that they are true oppositions. At least they don't have to hide any more, the wind has blown and the chicken's anus has been exposed. Nigerians should not vote for them and avoid them totally. They are leprous as the so called debate will be scripted to favour Buhari. #we are not fooled.

Go and win local government election first.

Nigeria na paddy paddy. Election debate na paddy paddy.

Who do U know, that knows another, that knows another.

Everything in Nigeria almost always involves corruption.

What then is the criteria for selection of political parties for the debate when formidable wildcards like Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim are excluded from the debate...

Na wow!

They definitely should have invited this man. He brings an obviously different and seemingly potent perspective to the contest.

You see what I'm saying? People like Olawepo, Fela durotoye, Moghalu and Sowore should be given the opportunity to present what they have to offer to the people. Or is it because they are young?

France, Canada, US and developed Nations would have given them a platform to speak

Dont tell me Buhari influence is on this debate too. This ought to be neutral

The debate seems to be an NTA powered debate!

Any serious private firm should organize a smooth debate where leading Candidates will be invited !

Atiku
Pmb
Olawepo
Sowore
Ezekwesil
Moghalu

These are the Leading contestants in Nigeria as at Today!!

I hope this debate will not be charade Why excluding the important contestants in the debate

Is he capable of winning the election? Click on the link on my signature if you want to make millions of naira via export business.

Chai nairaland candidate don suffer

A pool was conducted.
This just shows how unpopular he is.

This man again.. He should have been included in the debate though.. Everyone deserves to he given a fair chance..even those we know can't and won't win.

Dis enfranchised

But Olawekpo Hashim, you're not in the race. Nigerians are not ''chuldrenses'', to not know that the election is between Buhari and Atiku. The North should complete their turn either with the remaining 4 years via APC or another 6 years via Atiku which is expected to bring restructuring of the country along geopolitical zones and unite an already divided Nigeria. Oby Ezeks and Donald Duke were invited because Oby can take your matter to the UN and Duke has refused to join CUPP or sympathize with APC. Ighotago?

Oga go and debate on Twitter. That’s your constituency.

I was even surprise myself, that's not fair.

Nairaland will organise online debate for u since it's only here u dey show yourself.

Oba Ni ke da o wo Jo, Oba Ni ke fa gun,
Don't cry me a river but cry me lagoon

I think it's high time we start saying the truth to ourselves the exclusion of HASHIM and SOWORE shows that both PDP nd APC are ready to take us for a ride again. U can't say u want competent leader and think of Pmb nd ATIKU. U only do this if u are confused or double standard.
#MYOPINION
#WISE UP NIGERIA

colbankz:
I think it's high time we start saying the truth to ourselves the exclusion of HASHIM and SOWORE shows that both PDP nd APC are ready to take us for a ride again. U can't say u want competent leader and think of Pmb nd ATIKU. U only do this if u are confused or double standard.
#MYOPINION
#WISE UP NIGERIA

You are very right. Olawepo Hashim People's Trust has about 200 candidates. Fela Durptoye ANN has 21, Oby Ezekwesili ACPN has 50 and Kingsley YDP has 70.

Just last week, Olawepo Hashim overtakes Buhari and Atiku in Social Media Engagement on Facebook.

It's unimaginable to exclude him from the debate