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We’re not the same — Gbenga Hashim distances self from Obi, Atiku's political ideology

Accord Party chieftain, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has drawn a distinction between his political ideology and those of Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Olawepo-Hashim made the remarks during an interview on Mic On Podcast while discussing the ideological positions of presidential candidates in the opposition ahead of the election.

According to him, Obi and Atiku belong to the “extreme conservative political wing”, while he, African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore and Social Democratic Party candidate Adewole Adebayo share a left-centre orientation.

“Peter is very clear. He doesn’t have any problem with high petrol price. The only problem he has is how the proceeds are managed. He made himself very clear, so he does not belong. So don’t lump all of us together. We are not the same,” he said.

Olawepo-Hashim was apparently referring to the differing positions among opposition candidates on fuel subsidy and the management of funds saved from its removal.

Recent reports have shown that Obi has opposed a return to petrol subsidy while arguing that the savings from its removal should be properly deployed. Atiku, the African Democratic Congress candidate, has proposed restoring a targeted subsidy if elected.

Continuing his argument, Olawepo-Hashim said the differences among opposition candidates went beyond their political alliances.

“There are opposition members who are from the extreme conservative political wing. Peter and Atiku belong to that,” he said.

“There are opposition candidates who share the left-centre ideology, more welfarists, more sympathetic, more compassionate to the common people. Sowore, Adebayo and I belong to that. So we shouldn’t be lumped together.”

The Accord chieftain was subsequently asked whether he was part of an alliance with Sowore and Adebayo.


He confirmed that the three politicians had already entered into an agreement, saying it was signed in Port Harcourt and made public.

“We already did. We signed it in Port Harcourt, and it was in the public space,” Olawepo-Hashim said.

Olawepo-Hashim had previously advocated a targeted subsidy regime, arguing that subsidies should protect citizens and productive sectors while being transparent and accountable. He has also criticised Atiku over his change of position on subsidy removal.

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Clearly defining his platform within a left-centre, welfarist framework highlights a principled commitment to social compassion and targeted policies designed to cushion citizens from economic hardship.

This is leadership with clarity.
While many people just join crowds, Sir Gbenga is carefully explaining the ideological differences on issues like fuel subsidy and management of public funds. That level of thoughtfulness deserves appreciation.

Why are Nigerians giving Atiku and Peter Obi arms length? Could that be due to Peter Obi's mental records?

his excellency, Gbenga Olawepo Hashim has a well structured policies and plans for a better Nigeria, he has it all figured out, all the facts and figures are all in place to move this country to greater heights, he is not and will never be the same with other presidential candidates.

Dr. Hashim is right to draw that line. Being in opposition doesn't mean everyone shares the same ideology or economic vision. 2027 shouldn't just be about swapping one government for another. Nigerians deserve to know who actually offers a different vision for the economy, for the poor, and for the country's future. Dr. Hashim is making that distinction clear: same opposition camp, different political philosophy.

Any sensible person will distance him or herself from those two corrupt politicians.

Pollion:
Clearly defining his platform within a left-centre, welfarist framework highlights a principled commitment to social compassion and targeted policies designed to cushion citizens from economic hardship.

u see all different s people?....just give them power n they will swear they never said that....no mind our politicians

Richtaiwo:
Why are Nigerians giving Atiku and Peter Obi arms length? Could that be due to Peter Obi's mental records?

Data boi, this is stale. If you have substance, you wouldn't continue with this propaganda even after the Original news photo has been posted

No shame at all

What is the difference between one loser to the other!

Very true whenever i see the atiku and the other one i just see disgrunted PDPiss members who couldnt get what they wanted and later went different ways

Of all the presidential candidates, gbenga kashim is the most sound.

Richtaiwo:
Why are Nigerians giving Atiku and Peter Obi arms length? Could that be due to Peter Obi's mental records?

you needs some bullion vans to cool off this weekend,your blood is hot

Thiefobi1:
Any sensible person will distance him or herself from those two corrupt politicians.

yeah yeah and stay with Lagos landlord

Kenneth Okonkwo said Obi is a conman.

Honestly, he cannot be more correct.

If Tinubu, Atiku and Obi is your candidate, e no suppose better for your lineage, especially Obj

Very politically empty and clueless

All he knows is Cho cho cho

Who knows this clown. Nonsense.

The difference is crystal clear

One is a complete pathologic Liar,packaged fraud and desperado


The other is hardened thief,greedy being and desperado.


If Nigerians quest to remove Tinubu is not fuelled by ethnoreligiousity people with clean record like Hashim,Sowore and Co are the one Nigerians should be projecting.BUT WE ALL KNOW WHAT WE ARE DOING

Nomsu247:
This is leadership with clarity.
While many people just join crowds, Sir Gbenga is carefully explaining the ideological differences on issues like fuel subsidy and management of public funds. That level of thoughtfulness deserves appreciation.

Just say u like him
There is nothing he just said that others have not say

Richtaiwo:
Why are Nigerians giving Atiku and Peter Obi arms length? Could that be due to Peter Obi's mental records?

Nothing else to talk About🤣
If na me, I won't pay u this month

ogolemati:
you needs some bullion vans to cool off this weekend,your blood is hot

after doing all these fake accounts and data boy messenger, you will go and rest and then continue when a crumb is thrown at you again.

Basic123:
The difference is crystal clear

One is a complete pathologic Liar,packaged fraud and desperado


The other is hardened thief,greedy being and desperado.


If Nigerians quest to remove Tinubu is not fuelled by ethnoreligiousity people with clean record like Hashim,Sowore and Co are the one Nigerians should be projecting.BUT WE ALL KNOW WHAT WE ARE DOING

The difference is that one is a big threat to your failure drug baron and your source of lazy income while the other is just a participant in the process

OredoPikin:
The difference is that one is a big threat to your failure drug baron and your source of lazy income while the other is just a participant in the process

Go and kiss the truth!

Non of the two Mr IBU are threat to anybody.

They are all mumu jokers!

Gbenga is very brilliant and cannot deny that!

I am so happy he does not have a big platform that could project him.

He would have been a threat!

Mumu man. Someone that INEC didn't even clear to run

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Richtaiwo:
Why are Nigerians giving Atiku and Peter Obi arms length? Could that be due to Peter Obi's mental records?

The mods here are not doing their work.
Why would they allow political jobbers like this one to post AI-edited newspaper work, but if I call out those jobbers they will look for who to ban?

donjahsy:
after doing all these fake accounts and data boy messenger, you will go and rest and then continue when a crumb is thrown at you again.

are you mistaken me for someone else .am not Richtaiwo

HacheNoire:
Gbenga is very brilliant and cannot deny that!

I am so happy he does not have a big platform that could project him.

He would have been a threat!

Very true, he would have been a threat like Peter Obi!
Peter Obi has a very big platform.

Definitely. A measured assessment of the two contenders’s positioning.

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mindtricks:
Very true, he would have been a threat like the Peter Obi!

Peter is not brilliant. He shares same IQ with Portable Olalomi.

Have you seen Gbenga talk? That’s our Nigerian Obama

He is learned, eloquent and brilliant. He doesn’t just talk, he comes with statistics, history and facts.

Seeplusplus:
Kenneth Okonkwo said Obi is a conman.

Honestly, he cannot be more correct.

If Tinubu, Atiku and Obi is your candidate, e no suppose better for your lineage, especially Obj

Very politically empty and clueless

All he knows is Cho cho cho

Kenneth Okonkwo said this, Kenneth Okonkwo said that.
Kenneth Okonkwo has been dragged to court by that Obi, let him go there and nail him.
I don't know how a sensible person like you takes Kenneth Bwala serious or you just dey cruise.

HacheNoire:
Peter is not brilliant. He shares same IQ with Portable Olalomi

Have you seen Gbenga talk? That’s our Nigerian Obama

He is learned, eloquent and brilliant. He doesn’t just talk, he comes with statistics, history and facts.

You like intelligent IQ, how come you like balablu, abi you share same IQ with Portable Olalom?
You just want use style de-market star Obi as usual abi?