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Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has emerged as the preferred presidential candidate of the Accord Party following the successful conduct of the party’s affirmation primaries held across several states of the federation.

The exercise, which recorded a massive turnout of party members and supporters, saw Dr. Hashim secure overwhelming affirmative votes, affirming his position as the party’s standard-bearer for the forthcoming presidential election.

Although he was unopposed going into the primaries, the exercise was conducted to allow party faithful to formally endorse his candidature through a democratic affirmation process.

Results received from participating states as of the time of filing this report showed that Hashim garnered a total of 423,902 affirmative votes.

A breakdown of the votes indicated that Jigawa State recorded the highest figure with 198,200 votes, followed by Kano State with 124,101 votes. Nasarawa State delivered 47,309 votes, while Kebbi State returned 46,852 votes.

Other results showed that Kwara State contributed 3,348 votes, while Lagos State recorded 4,548 affirmative votes in support of the candidate.

Party officials described the exercise as peaceful, transparent and reflective of the confidence members have in Olawepo-Hashim's leadership and vision for the country.

Speaking after the exercise, supporters hailed the outcome as a strong signal of the party's readiness to mobilise nationwide ahead of the general election, expressing optimism that the Accord Party would offer Nigerians a credible alternative.

They further described Hashim as a bridge builder capable of healing national divisions across North and South, as well as a unifier across religious lines, noting that his emergence represents a potential platform for reconciliation and national cohesion in a politically fragmented country.

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A prominent ally of late political patriarch, Olusola Saraki, Oba Ajara, has endorsed the presidential ambition of Gbenga Hashim ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing him as “the only true opposition leader” in Nigeria.

Oba Ajara, a 90-year-old veteran politician with over six decades of active political involvement, said his endorsement was informed by his wealth of experience and deep understanding of Nigeria’s political evolution.

Speaking during a political gathering attended by leaders from across Kwara Central, Ajara declared that Hashim possesses the leadership qualities and courage needed to reposition the country.

“In my over 60 years in politics, I consider Dr. Gbenga Hashim the only true leader in Nigeria today with the capacity to rescue this country from its current state of helplessness,” he said.

The elder statesman lamented what he described as the collapse of opposition responsibility in Nigeria, accusing many opposition figures of failing to hold the government accountable.

According to him, the vacuum created by the absence of a vibrant opposition has weakened democratic engagement in the country.

“The opposition in Nigeria has abandoned its responsibility. It is only Gbenga Hashim who has remained consistent and committed to the fight against subjugation,” Ajara stated.

He further declared that the Accord Party would serve as the platform to actualize Hashim’s presidential ambition in 2027.

Ajara called on political stakeholders, supporters, and party loyalists across Kwara State and beyond to rally around the party, which he described as the emerging platform for a new national movement.
“That is where we will all converge to actualize this mission in 2027,” he added.

Political observers believe the endorsement may signal early political realignments within Kwara State, particularly among groups seeking alternatives to the dominant political structures ahead of the next general elections.

Responding to the endorsement, Gbenga Hashim expressed appreciation, describing the gesture as both an honour and a call to greater responsibility.

He reiterated his commitment to building a broad-based political movement anchored on justice, economic recovery, national unity, and democratic renewal.

Nigeria’s youngest lawmaker, Hon. Rukayat Shittu, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Owode/Onire State Constituency seat in the Kwara State House of Assembly after winning the party’s re-election primary.

Shittu secured victory after defeating her only cleared challenger, Sulyman Ayegun, in a keenly contested primary election described by party officials and observers as a significant political development in the constituency.

Her emergence is considered remarkable given the long-standing political arrangement in Owode/Onire Constituency, where power rotation between the Owode and Onire axes has traditionally limited lawmakers to a single term in office.

Political stakeholders noted that Shittu’s victory reflects growing confidence in her performance and leadership among party members and grassroots supporters.

The young legislator, who gained national attention after emerging as Nigeria’s youngest elected lawmaker, is now set to fly the APC flag in the forthcoming general election.

If re-elected, Shittu would become the first lawmaker in the history of the constituency to secure a second term, effectively breaking a longstanding political pattern in the area.

Party supporters described the outcome as a major milestone for youth participation and women’s representation in politics, particularly within Kwara State.

Observers also believe the primary result has set the stage for what could become one of the most closely watched legislative contests in the state ahead of the next election cycle.

With political parties already intensifying mobilization efforts across the constituency, attention is expected to shift toward the general election campaign, where Shittu is likely to campaign on her legislative record, youth-focused initiatives and vision for continued representation of the constituency.

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A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has described the outcome of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections as strong evidence that the party is regaining momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections,despite internal challenges and political pressure.

Reacting to the results, Hashim congratulated party members and supporters for what he termed an “outstanding performance under difficult circumstances,” saying the polls demonstrated that the PDP remains structurally intact and electorally competitive despite internal challenges.

“The PDP is a resurgent party,” Hashim stated. “In spite of leadership disputes at the national level and deliberate efforts to weaken our structure in the FCT, the people stood firmly by the party.”

The PDP was officially declared winner in one Area Council. However, Hashim maintained that the party ought to have secured victory in three additional councils, alleging that its mandate was undermined in those areas.

“Even with the obvious irregularities, the strength of the PDP was undeniable,” he said.

Beyond the chairmanship contest, the PDP clinched several councillorship seats across the FCT, a development Hashim described as proof of sustained grassroots loyalty and organizational resilience.

He specifically commended ward leaders, polling unit agents, and party supporters for their “unshakable loyalty to the party logo.”

“You cannot suppress structure. You cannot intimidate conviction. The grassroots have spoken,” he declared.

Hashim further characterized the FCT performance as the beginning of a broader political revival for the PDP, expressing optimism that a united and stabilized party would be formidable in 2027.

“This election marks the start of our resurgence. If we can perform this strongly under strain, imagine what a united and fully stabilized PDP will achieve in 2027,” he said.

Political observers note that the FCT polls served as an early test of the PDP’s electoral strength amid its ongoing leadership crisis.

For Hashim and his supporters, the results represent not only encouragement but also renewed momentum as the countdown to 2027 begins.

According to the presidential hopeful, the narrative of decline surrounding the PDP is misplaced.

“The PDP is not declining. The PDP is rebuilding. And this is only the beginning,” he said.

Gbenga Hashim Delivers Overwhelming Victory for PDP Against Wike, ADC in Bwari Area Council

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) recorded a sweeping victory at Big Cele Settlement in Dutse Alhaji, Bwari Area Council, as PDP presidential aspirant Gbenga Hashim delivered his polling unit with a commanding margin in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election.

This comes despite claims that the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, influenced the withdrawal of the PDP candidate on the eve of the election.

Official results from the polling unit in the settlement show a dominant performance by the PDP in both the chairmanship and councillorship elections.

In Polling Unit 076, the PDP secured 74 votes in the chairmanship election, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 2 votes and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) recorded 2 votes.

In the councillorship election, the PDP garnered 75 votes, with the APC scoring 4 votes and the ADC polling 3 votes. Other political parties recorded no votes.

The results represent a near total sweep for the PDP in the settlement, widely seen as a reflection of strong grassroots mobilisation and sustained community engagement.

Speaking after the declaration of results at the polling unit, Hashim thanked residents for their support and peaceful participation.

“This victory belongs to the people. It reflects consistent engagement, listening leadership, and our shared commitment to progress at the grassroots,” he said.

Observers described the margin as politically significant, noting that such dominance at the polling unit level demonstrates organisational strength and voter loyalty within the ward.

Voting at the unit was reported to be peaceful and orderly, with security personnel on the ground and electoral officials conducting the process in compliance with guidelines.

Party stakeholders said the outcome reinforces the PDP’s grassroots footing in parts of the FCT and signals renewed momentum in local political structures ahead of the 2027 elections.

The FCT Area Council elections, held across the six area councils, are regarded as an important test of party mobilisation capacity ahead of future electoral contests.