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Accord Party Presidential candidate, Gbenga Hashim, Accuses Tinubu of Waging War Against Osun

Urge Voters to stand their Ground

Presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of waging "a war against the people" of Osun State, in the countdown to the governorship election.

Olawepo-Hashim alleged that recent actions of the Federal Government crossed the line from politics into what he described as ‘punitive state oppression.’

In a strongly-worded statement he personally issued over the weekend, Hashim, who is also Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR), alleged that withholding of Osun state’s local government allocations, freezing of state government accounts and the provision of security protection for APC supporters allegedly involved in attacks on opposition members formed part of a coordinated attempt to undermine democracy and punish the people of Osun for political reasons.

While acknowledging reports that the restrictions placed on the state's accounts by the EFCC had been lifted following the president’s directive, Hashim maintained that the measures should never have been imposed in the first place.

He described those actions as abuse of federal power; inconsistent with constitutional democracy.

Hashim said: This is not politics. It is the punitive conduct of a Federal colonial state treating the people of Osun as vassals."

He further noted that democracy cannot survive where federal institutions are deployed as political weapons against elected state governments, insisting that the sovereignty of the people must never be subordinated to partisan interests.

Hashim also issued a stern warning to public officials whom he alleged participated in implementing the measures, saying they would bear personal responsibility for any unlawful actions, irrespective of how the political dispute ultimately ends.

"However this ends, all state officials involved in this political brigandage must note that they will be held individually accountable for their actions," he declared.

The presidential candidate urged Nigerians and democratic institutions to resist what he described as the weaponisation of state power, maintaining that no democracy can flourish where constitutional powers are allegedly abused to intimidate political opponents and undermine the will of the electorate.

With the Osun State governorship election approaching, Hashim called on president Tinubu to ensure that every remaining obstacle to a free, peaceful and credible poll is removed.

"It is not too late to apply the brakes. President Tinubu should immediately instruct all security agencies and federal officials to remain neutral and allow the people of Osun to make their choices in an atmosphere devoid of intimidation. The world is watching," he added.

Hashim concluded by urging the people of Osun to reject intimidation and participate peacefully in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.

"Stand your ground. Refuse to be cowed into submission. We are still a democracy and a Republic. Come out peacefully and exercise your constitutional right to vote," he urged the electorate.

https://newsbreaknaija.com/tinubu-waging-war-against-osun-voters-must-stand-their-ground-accord-presidential-candidate-olawepo-has

How can a presidential candidate be this insensitive like this.

you people should grow up from bitter politics jare

experts:
*Accord Party Presidential candidate, Gbenga Hashim, Accuses Tinubu of Waging War Against Osun*

_Urge Voters to stand their Ground_

Presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of waging "a war against the people" of Osun State, in the countdown to the governorship election.

Olawepo-Hashim alleged that recent actions of the Federal Government crossed the line from politics into what he described as ‘punitive state oppression.’

In a strongly-worded statement he personally issued over the weekend, Hashim, who is also Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR), alleged that withholding of Osun state’s local government allocations, freezing of state government accounts and the provision of security protection for APC supporters allegedly involved in attacks on opposition members formed part of a coordinated attempt to undermine democracy and punish the people of Osun for political reasons.

While acknowledging reports that the restrictions placed on the state's accounts by the EFCC had been lifted following the president’s directive, Hashim maintained that the measures should never have been imposed in the first place.

He described those actions as abuse of federal power; inconsistent with constitutional democracy.

Hashim said: This is not politics. It is the punitive conduct of a Federal colonial state treating the people of Osun as vassals."

He further noted that democracy cannot survive where federal institutions are deployed as political weapons against elected state governments, insisting that the sovereignty of the people must never be subordinated to partisan interests.

Hashim also issued a stern warning to public officials whom he alleged participated in implementing the measures, saying they would bear personal responsibility for any unlawful actions, irrespective of how the political dispute ultimately ends.

"However this ends, all state officials involved in this political brigandage must note that they will be held individually accountable for their actions," he declared.

The presidential candidate urged Nigerians and democratic institutions to resist what he described as the weaponisation of state power, maintaining that no democracy can flourish where constitutional powers are allegedly abused to intimidate political opponents and undermine the will of the electorate.

With the Osun State governorship election approaching, Hashim called on president Tinubu to ensure that every remaining obstacle to a free, peaceful and credible poll is removed.

"It is not too late to apply the brakes. President Tinubu should immediately instruct all security agencies and federal officials to remain neutral and allow the people of Osun to make their choices in an atmosphere devoid of intimidation. The world is watching," he added.

Hashim concluded by urging the people of Osun to reject intimidation and participate peacefully in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.

"Stand your ground. Refuse to be cowed into submission. We are still a democracy and a Republic. Come out peacefully and exercise your constitutional right to vote," he urged the electorate.

https://newsbreaknaija.com/tinubu-waging-war-against-osun-voters-must-stand-their-ground-accord-presidential-candidate-olawepo-has

A Political Joker Shouting Wolf, Clowns that need to mention Tinubu’s name to be deemed relevant.

Thank you Dr. Hashim for speaking up. Withholding allocations and using federal power against a state is not politics, it’s oppression. Osun people must stand their ground and vote peacefully.

Dr. Gbenga Hashim’s point is clear: politics should never be used to intimidate or punish the people. Government institutions should be fair and neutral, while voters must be free to choose their leaders without fear.
The people of Osun deserve a peaceful and credible election. No matter the political differences, democracy and the people’s right to choose must come first.

This is what democracy should be about: protecting the people, not putting them under pressure for their political choices.

Institutions of government must serve the public impartially and must never become instruments for settling political scores. In Osun, every voter should be able to participate freely, peacefully, and without intimidation.

Political competition will always exist, but the integrity of the electoral process must remain bigger than any individual or party. The people must be allowed to decide who leads them.

This is a serious concern for democracy. Political differences should never lead to the withholding of public funds, intimidation, or the use of state power against opposition voices. Osun people deserve fairness, peace and the freedom to choose their leaders without fear or coercion.

Yet the governor endorsed the president. How do you make sense of that? Their business.

The people deserve leaders who will speak out when their rights and interests are threatened. Kudos to Dr. Gbenga Hashim for taking a firm position and calling for fairness and democratic principles.

Dr. Hashim made a very vital point that many people are ignoring here: holding public and security officials individually accountable. Politicians come and go, but state officials executing illegal orders during elections should know they won't have immunity when the dust settles. Very mature warning from Hashim.

President Tinubu is already feeling the of what is to come, he is doing everything in his power to distabilise the capacity of Accord Party and its candidate, well, I think it's too late for that because no matter what he does, a savior has been birthed, Nigeria must succeed.

Adeleke has been so stupid to openly support thief thuvbu.

Oga Rest I take God beg you!
This your Cheap statement is like you are looking for Votes, because the Osun People know President Tinubu Well.
Is this not same Tinubu - telling the EFCC to reverse ◀️ the matter,so how is Tinubu the reason.
Please 🥺,look for something else to say.

Jayhome24:
Very funny useless political I d I o t s everywhere. So Tinubu will wage war against his own state, is that how you wage war against Kwara where you bloodily came from?

Dem say you are educated but sadly a road vulcaniser more intelligent and wise than many of you cus you talk nonsense for politics.

If not for just being calm and reasonable show us the achievement of the dancing govetnor? And by the Mr Hashim when even did Adeleke joined your useless Accord shit party?

Your likes should have noticed people hardly respond to you anymore. You're viewed as a chihuahua, loud, dumb and empty.

tinubu is punishing Osun for rejecting him in 2023, just like he's punishing Nigerians for rejecting him in 2023.

Come 2027, we shall throw him out of Aso rock.

erad:
Your likes should have noticed people hardly respond to you anymore. You're viewed as a chihuahua, loud, dumb and empty.

Hahahahahaha do I care about your response or anybody response? Mbanu, so you are nobody to me. OK.

Who come seize the local.government allocation if not tinubu

favor914:
A Political Joker Shouting Wolf, Clowns that need to mention Tinubu’s name to be deemed relevant.

Ameerah1234:
Thank you Dr. Hashim for speaking up. Withholding allocations and using federal power against a state is not politics, it’s oppression. Osun people must stand their ground and vote peacefully.

your hypocrisy stinks did tinubu withhold state allocation to oshun state?where is ur evidence that tinubu instruct federal might or security agencies against oshun state?just recently gov complain about the commissioner of police he was replaced yet ur likes keeps complaining for ur information tinubu has better things to do he is not campaigning for the state governor less I forget pls kindly provide ur evidence

its in his intrest that osun becomes an apc state

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiVQGz8-H_Y?si=Q-hGHSUa5csXy0Bp

igienepo:
President Tinubu is already feeling the of what is to come, he is doing everything in his power to distabilise the capacity of Accord Party and its candidate, well, I think it's too late for that because no matter what he does, a savior has been birthed, Nigeria must succeed.

keep swimming in your delusional ocean ur likes cant see the truth because u choose to give away your brain to obi jagaban is an enigma an epitome an idol a deity appointed approved accepted by the gods and God almighty know this accept this and know peace come 2027 ur likes will cry blood

Lol
Same way he fought labor party
Na opposition be him problem

Na adeleke is tinubu problem


Mumu government

Ahsamico:
Who come seize the local.government allocation if not tinubu

Stop exhibiting ignorance with pride, what concerns President Tinubu with local government money .

A strong emphasis on peaceful participation and the right of citizens to vote is important for any democracy.

APC represents everything bad politically. The judgement of God is coming soon on all destroyer of Nigeria.

Osun people go out and vote en mass, if you don't vote you are part of them, if you sell your vote too you are part of them.

This is the same Tinubu who was shouting like a mad dog during PDP's era..... Nawaoo?!


The most hypocritical people created by God are in APC and Tinubu's gang.


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Like he did in Edo state and state

MEGAWATCH:
This is the same Tinubu who was shouting like a mad dog during PDP's era..... Nawaoo?!


The most hypocritical people created by God are in APC and Tinubu's gang.


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Charcoal Pot calling electric kettle black.

It is the APC & Tinubu u are blaming for u being a Nigerian abi .

With the way Bola Ahmed Tinubu is desperate to win his second term, if the northern extremists ask him to sacrifice the half of YORUBA population, he will do it just to secure his ambition.