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charliboy654:
I don't believe my country is the best

It is the best whether you believe or not.

But it is better if you believe

2019:Gbenga Olawepo Hashim and the Arewa Challenge”

As 2019 general election draws closer in Nigeria, the historic visit to Kaduna by People’s Trust Presidential candidate,Gbenga Olawepo Hashim brings to the fore that the sweetness of a home base is critical to the success of candidates in national politics.Hassan Ibrahim,a media consultant who was part of the entourage,writes.

Although the visit to Kaduna had not in anyway signified that the pan Northern Socio – cultural organization, Arewa Consultative Forum( ACF) endorsed the candidature of Mr.Gbenga Olawepo Hashim of the People’s Trust ( PT) come 2019 elections, the visit has undoubtedly confirmed to the public that the Kebbi state born Hashim is the political bridge Nigerians are eagerly waiting for a genuine and credible leadership in 2019 and beyond.

Chieftains of the ACF who received Mr. Olawepo Hashim at the headquarters of the organization in Kaduna, had reiterated that ACF is apolitical.

As a non partisan body, they said,ACF would however support the emergence of a credible Presidential candidate that will promote peace ,unity and development of Nigeria in the 2019 elections.

The Acting Chairman of ACF, Alhaji Musa Liman Kwande,said the organization would not openly canvass support for any individual candidate in the forthcoming election but will sensitize Nigerians to elect the credible Presidential candidate who will chart a path for development, peace, justice and the rule of law in Nigeria.

The northern leaders who received Hashim and other members of the PT to the ACF secretariat in Kaduna ,explained that already they have concluded plans to sensitize Nigerians in an enlightenment campaign to educate them on the choice of a credible President for the 2019 general election.

Therefore,the visit might have been timely since the PT is at the vanguard of ensuring that the Nigerian electorate gets credible alternative in 2019, as it has instituted the consolidation of various alternative platforms and is continually receiving support from Presidential candidates, aspirants and other parties.

Keen observers of political development might have concluded that Olawepo Hashim is that credible candidate for the number one seat in 2019.

The PT led by renowned lawyer and human rights crusader,Mr.Olisa Ogbakoba and son of former Nigerian Prime Minister,Abduljalil Tafawa Balewa had strove to become distinct among other contenders in recent times.For instance,verifiable facts from the Nigerian election body indicated that PT was ahead of over 28 political parties in Nigeria.

The facts among the electorate ,had shown that 70 per cent of Nigerians would love to vote for a new credible alternative. While it’s just about 60 days to the general election,  checks among the new political parties indicated that People’s Trust is the biggest.

For instance, when the nomination for the National Assembly election was done , among the 28 newly-registered political parties, Peoples Trust had the highest number of nominations.

It is on record that PT was nominated for about 194 constituencies, whereas a party like ANN that nominated for only 21 constituencies. A party like Ezekwesili’s party nominated for only 50 constituencies; Moghalu’s party, YPP, nominated for about 70 constituencies.

A summation of the number of nominations of most of these new political parties, revealed they are not up to that of PT. This made PT the biggest and a recent vox pop showed that Nigerians already know which is the biggest among the newly-registered parties.

Similarly , in terms of online engagement, the PT candidate has overtaken President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) and his counterpart in the People’s Democratic Party( PDP),Atiku Abubabar.

The weekly Facebook rating of presidential candidates in Nigeria has definitely, came with a major upset as Olawepo-Hashim of People’s Trust has overtaken the dou.

In a recent data released in Abuja,Olawepo-Hashim recorded Facebook engagements of 28,000+ while
Abubakar had 24,000+.

President Muhammadu Buhari and candidate of the All Progressive Congress recorded 16,000+ engagements.

Kingsley Moghalu, Fela Durotoye and the other presidential candidates were trailing far below with single digit ratings.

Last week data saw the PT’s candidate overtake President Buhari.

Abubakar was trailing President Buhari two weeks ago but had displaced the President in last week’s data with Olawepo-Hashim in hot pursuit.

In the last few weeks, the PT’s candidate had moved from third position to second and now to first based on engagement figures generated from the direct campaign handles of the three candidates.

Data analysts involved in the polling project said that the data on each of the candidates’ were realistic because “Facebook represents the broad spectrum of voters who will vote in the February poll.

According to them, “increasing engagements imply voters’ growing interest in the candidates while a decreasing result reflects voters’ disenchantment. A static return means a candidate is at a crossroads in
the campaign.”

The analysts said in their report that Olawepo-Hashim’s growing engagement rating was a measure of voters’ interest in him as a third force alternative.

“He is no longer part of the pack of third party candidates. He has moved ahead to emerge as a real alternative to both Buhari and Atiku.

This is a game changer from data perspective,” Segun
Seriki, the lead analyst for the project,has said.

He said, “the latest data point to a major upset within the struggle for Nigeria’s presidency. We are making the report available to all the major candidates.”

“Our latest data reflect a major upset in the battle for the Presidency. It is no longer a two- horse race. There is now a third force that is overtaking the old alternatives. We are still following the data but for now, Olawepo-Hashim has pulled the impossible to
overtake both Abubakar and Buhari,” he said.

Already,PT has distinguishes itself from the other newly-registered ones, even as some presidential candidates of other parties have been committing to the PT. “We are the only ones that are having that kind of momentum. Those who are examining what will be an alternative to the PDP and the APC, the PT is a credible alternative. As we inaugurate our campaign on January 8, the difference will be clear. We are going to be competitive,”they said.

Speaking in an interview,Olawepo Hashim said his decision to vie for the Presidency was because of passion he has for the country.According to him,” I have a passion for this country and the passion has been noticeable since I was a young man. While in school, I was one of the students’ union leaders that fought for democracy. We have always believed that this country can be better than what it is now. We paid a price for that. I was detained under Decree 2 in those days. I was 1989 Amnesty International Prisoner of Conscience at the same time that Dr. Nelson Mandela was a Prisoner of Conscience in South Africa. It was my passion for Nigeria that was at display at that time, not because we were expecting that we are going to be politicians.”

“It was even very dangerous as of that time, some of our colleagues actually died in the process of that struggle. So, what I am doing is a self-imposed duty that started about three decades ago. I understand how the modern international political economy operates and I know that we can drive all the forces of progress to make Nigeria a prosperous country. I also understand Nigeria. As one who has done business successfully in infrastructure, oil and gas, public affairs and engineering for 27 years, I will be able to steer Nigeria’s economy towards accelerated growth. I will also unite Nigeria and secure the country. That is why I am running.”

At the headquarters of the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, Kwande has said even though ACF held the believe that every candidate to the office of the president of Nigeria should have an articulate and thorough blueprint that will catapult Nigeria among the comity of great nations, it expects to see genuinely, the very positive and pragmatic policies and measures put in place to fight against corruption, insecurity, anarchy and a host of other disingenuous activities.

The forum however harped on it’s non-partisan disposition, insisting that it does not align itself with any particular individual or political party.

Olawepo Hashim had told ACF that he is in the race to unite the north, bring it back on track and create wealth, as a reputable businessman in the country.
He said “I want the North to come back to it olden days of glory ,of ground nut Pyramid during Sardauna when the north was one entity.”

“When Kaduna was a home to everybody who come from the north irrespective of religion or tribes. The north was one north during Sardauna, where every socio cultural group is represented here. And ACF represents 19 northern states. One of the biggest socio cultural organizations in Nigeria. If Kaduna is peaceful every where will be peaceful,” he said.

One thing Nigerians are yearning for is the return of the north and Nigeria to the good old days.

In 2019 if given the chance to occupy the number one seat in Nigeria,Olawepo Hashim is poised to bring that change.

http://www.citysourceng.com.ng/2018/12/24/2019gbenga-olawepo-hashim-and-the-arewa-challenge/

GarriKoro:
Yes Buhari was a governor long before he became head of state. He was governor of Northeastern state in 1975 before being appointed as minister of petroleum resources. Go and read your history books

So, what has his experience done for the country other than making us the poverty capital of the world

myrates:
This guy makes lot of sense. He's been specific and knows exactly what should be done to get Nigeria to where it should be in the global space.

You are very correct. We all need to support him

Gohashim2019

socialmediaman:
Contestant Olawepo Hashim seems to have about the highest social media coverage on nairaland among the “also-ran” presidential candidates

He will make the country great

People's Trust Presidential candidate, Mr Olawepo Hashim has declared that having travelled to more than 27 countries of the world and 4 continents, there is no country better than Nigeria.

The 3rd Force candidate also stated that, he has never contemplated exchanging his Nigerian passport for that of anh other country in the world , even though he has been offered many opportunities to do so.


Watch


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqHGOYeGN5o

Ojoboak:
Is this guy aware that current size of Nigeria economy according to the World Bank is $0.47trillion? Someone should pass that information to him.

Watch the video again. It appeared you didn't watch or understand

vezycash:
You don't need 3 minutes. Two words is enough.

Fix electricity.

Hard working Nigerians will do the rest.

Fix ye first the electricity of Nigeria and all these things will be added onto thee.

Fortunately for us, his company is currently producing 500 megawatts of electricity for Nigeria as an independent power producer.

Imagine what he would do with electricity as the president?

You correct my guy

mechanics:
This man has talked much o, if he does not win, people will laugh him o

He will become president in 2019

MallamJackson:
Talk has always been known to be cheap so keep it coming Mr Hasheem


keep it coming.

Talk maybe cheap, but plan is not

For those asking about how the People's Trust Presidential candidate, Mr Olawepo Hashim intends to create a $4trillion economy for Nigeria.

He explained this in 3 minutes during AIT meets the candidate.

Watch


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0CJtpRO_7Q

Hum

firstolalekan:
I'm thinking of giving this guy my vote.


All these old grandpas should goan rest.


Buhari since 32 years old

Atiku since 36 years old.

Haba!


Youths should let us try a new person.

Buhari and Atiku has nothing real to be proud of.
This guy is new and at the moment at least has a clean record.

Also, I urge all youths never to RE-ELECT any leader. None of them deserves to be given a second chance. THEY ARE ALL THIEVES.
E. G
Senator OLAMILEKAN YAYI, DINO ETC
THE ONLY TIME YAYI IS ACTIVE IS DURING CAMPAIGN. THE GUY IS A SILLY USELESS ROUGE.

Welcome on board. Together, we will send the two devils parking in 2019

celeiyke:
The Yoruba should adopt this guy.

Many are already adopting him. You should adopt him too

egwekwe:
This man is persistent.... I'll give him that

Join the team. Gohashim2019

ImperialYoruba:
I think this guy is going to pull a surprise. He is likely to come second behind Buhari.

He will become the president in 2019. Don't watch from distance. Join the team. Gohashim2019

johannu:
The PEOPLE DECEIVING PEOPLE (PDP) and ALL POLITICAL CROOKS (APC) have no chance of winning the 2019 presidential election if other small parties can come together against the APC and the PDP. If, for instance, they all team up behind Olawepo Hashim, they could sign a pact that will see to it that other presidential candidates in the alliance play prominent roles in government. For example, Oby Ezekwesili could man the housing sector, making sure that the average Nigerians have decent houses of their own; Kingsley Moghalu could handle the power sector to deliver power that has eluded Nigerians under PDP and APC; Omoyele Sowore could be assigned to the Ministry of works to prove that things can work; Donald Duke may have a comparative advantage in culture and tourism; Fela Durotoye could bring his experience to bear to drive the Nigerian economy with ICT and business intelligence; and so on. That way we can rest the PDP and the APC in peace.

I agree with you

Beaten:
Go Hashim can't you just fund some money? I haven't seen one poster of you on ant Lagos street let alone Bill board

Which part of Lagos are you?

Even people in eti osa has his posters everywhere

People's Trust Presidential candidate, Mr Olawepo Hashim while on AIT meets the candidate explained that, he his re-engaging the process because they have made a nonsense of the democracy we fought for.

Watch


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRw6-h76AlY

Hum

Hum

Gohashim2019

PRESS STATEMENT
23rd DECEMBER, 2018
Ibadan

*........ PRINCE ENIOLA OJAJUNI OFFICIALLY STEPPED DOWN
https://mrrightsng..com/2018/12/breaking-news-ad-presidential-candidate.html?m=1

In the early hours of today, Prince Eniola Ojajuni - Presidential Candidate contesting on the platform of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) officially stepped down for Mr. Gbenga Olawepo Hasimi, the Presidential Flag Bearer of the People's Trust Party (PT) after due consultations with the National Party Leaders of the Alliance for Democracy, Governorship, House of Assembly, House of Senate and Representative Candidates of over 18 states contesting on the same platform and other support groups across the country.

In furtherance, Prince Eniola Ojajuni admitted it was a difficult decision to make because of his love and patriotic act for Nigeria. He therefore used this medium to appreciate all Nigerian Youths that have been supportive from the beginning of the race to this present moment and made a vow to continually fight for a new Nigeria.

In addition, he specially praised His Excellency, Mr. Gbenga Olawepo Hasimi of the People's Trust Party for his doggedness, intelligence and capabilities which deemed him fit to champion the cause for a new Nigeria. He described him as a man of his words full of passion and intelligence which gave him an edge over his oppositions.

Also, he pleaded with all his supporters across the country and other well meaning Nigerians that desired a better Nigeria to support and vote massively for Mr. Gbenga Olawepo Hasimi of the People's Trust Party whom he has endorsed as the Man of Integrity, Passion and Full of rich ideas.

Lastly, Prince Eniola Ojajuni promised that he would support him all through the campaign until success is accomplished.

https://mrrightsng..com/2018/12/breaking-news-ad-presidential-candidate.html?m=1

That would be great if Seun is supporting him.

PROF YEMI OSIBANJO SHOULD RESIGN - Pact convener
https://mrrightsng..com/2018/12/prof-yemi-osinbajo-should-resign.html?m=1

Full statement

Prof Yemi Osibanjo has dropped the final card, the ethnic card is one which only desperate politicians use, I remember meeting with him in November last year where we deliberated on very important national issues but I noticed we were all Christians.

It's quite unfortunate that the ruling party does not have projects and results to use to campaign but rather would resort to using ethnicity in our already dangerously divided nation.

A man of Osibanjo's credentials should never been seen peddling such garbage, the nation today is in desperate need of a true visionary leader not some ethnic jingoistic individuals, presidency 2023 should never even be in the bargain for now, but it's obvious they don't care, it's to them about power and who sways it.

I am disappointed in the person of Yemi Osibanjo, a supposed pastor who suddenly has become a tribalistic politician who sees nothing wrong with his decapitated administration that is being controlled by two individuals which him and the president cannot control.

He is a man that should stand up for the new generation, lead by example but unfortunately he got consumed by the flames of power and the luxuries of office, he goes from market to market in attempt to deceive gullible market women and use the pictures ad videos for political optics, yet the business of governance is unattended to.

The trader Moni is one that would come back to haunt Oluyemi Oluleke Osibanjo for the remainder of his life, you created poverty and use the same poverty as a weapon of war against the innocent people, you deceive them with 10,000 that cannot buy you recharge card for a week, what in the world could explain wickedness more than that singular act? Why not create an enabling environment for the children of these poor women to get productive jobs and look after their parent?

The man who was a shining star of this administration has just thrown it all away, it's unfortunate that he still speaks on pulpit in the name of Christ.

Vice President Yemi Osibanjo should apologize to Nigerians and take the path of honour, it's obvious he no longer have the intention to serve the country but the Yoruba tribe, which contradicts his oath of office.

At this moment we need men who would unite the country not those who want to devide it. Someone like Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim.

Mathias Tsado
PACT CONVENER
https://mrrightsng..com/2018/12/prof-yemi-osinbajo-should-resign.html?m=1

OkaNaUbe:
Is that a popular mod

PS: Why did you delete your picture? We have it jaburata. BTW, I asked you if you are a Kwaran, you denied but most of.your posts is about Kwara State.

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People with defeated mentality want to force APC and PDP on the nation and anytime they see the 3rd Force coming forward, they get bitter.

Meanwhile, Hashim is the man for Nigeria in 2019

grandstar:
What he is dreaming of is sheer fantasy!

Charles Soludo said if an economy should receive as foreign investment 5% of its GDP yearly for 3 consecutive years, it will become overheated and suffer a crash

Let us assume Nigeria's GDP is still $500b that 5% comes to $25b or $75b or so over 3 years. At $75b over 3 years the economy will overheat
and crash.

Over a period of 10years, we calculate 5% yearly and compound it since the country's GDP will be increasing each year, lets be generous and say $500b in foreign investment over 10years,

A fraction of $78 let's us assume 2% that will come to $1.56 trillion. If $500b over 10 years can wreak the economy, how much more $1.56 trillion!!!!

What Charles Soludo said has a lot of truths in it. Massive foreign investment can lead to an overvalued exchange and signs of overheating such as shortages of skilled labour, overvalued liquid and non liquid assets, overstretched infrastructures such as ports, overbuilding and so on.

All what Hashim is saying is sheer fantasy! Trust me on this. History has proven him wrong.

It appeared you are stuck with Soludo. The world has since passed that stage.

Only an outdated economist can advance Soludu's kind of argument in 21st century.

Even a lay man knows what you claimed is unreasonable.


The economy is like your bank account. Wilk your account crash if it receives 100% of its current balance consistently for 4years?

Before President Muhammadu Buhari took over government, Nigeria's economy actually grew at 6% rate consistently for 7years and the economy didn't crash.

You must understand that, Hashim is a Global business man with investment in telecoms, engineering, oil and gas and energy in 4 continents of the world.

He his not just talking out of reading, he his practically involved.

So, do not advance argument with unreasonable claims from a 3rd party