By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
Former presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has confirmed his membership of the Accord Party and declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the party’s platform. Speaking with journalists, Hashim said his political structure had begun nationwide grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to him, more than one million supporters have been mobilised into the Accord Party as part of efforts to strengthen the party’s presence across the country. “We have quietly mobilised about one million of our supporters into the Accord Party, and we are still doing so,” he said in a statement shared by his media team.
Hashim also reacted to comments reportedly made by a governor suggesting the Accord Party would not field a presidential candidate in 2027.He described the remarks as inappropriate, insisting that no individual could determine the outcome of Nigeria’s presidential election.
“The presidency of Nigeria is too big for anyone to allocate. It is in the hands of God and the Nigerian people,” he said. Hashim said his ambition is focused on offering Nigerians what he described as a credible alternative centred on national unity, economic recovery, and inclusive development.
