Osun Accord leaders reaffirm Gbenga Hashima’s Presidential candidacy amid party controversy
Stakeholders, and members of the Accord Party in Osun State on Wednesday reaffirmed their support for Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, declaring that no political arrangement or external influence could overturn the mandate freely given to him by party members.
Stakeholders, and members of the Accord Party in Osun State on Wednesday reaffirmed their support for Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, declaring that no political arrangement or external influence could overturn the mandate freely given to him by party members.
The declaration was made during a rally in Osogbo attended by party leaders, women groups, youths, and grassroots supporters from across the state, who gathered to publicly endorse Olawepo-Hashim’s presidential aspiration and reaffirm their commitment to his campaign.
Speaking on behalf of the party, Daniel Adedayo said the rally was convened to demonstrate continued confidence in Olawepo-Hashim’s leadership and to send a clear signal that Accord members in Osun remain firmly behind his presidential bid.
According to him, the former presidential aspirant possesses the vision, experience, and national appeal needed to provide effective leadership for Nigeria at a critical period in the nation’s history.
“Our gathering here today is to reaffirm our support for Olawepo-Hashim as the party’s presidential candidate. He is the man Nigerians are waiting for, and we are ready to stand with him all the way,” Adedayo stated.
The stakeholders dismissed suggestions that the party’s support for the governor in the August 15 governorship election should result in abandoning its presidential ambition, insisting that both elections are separate political contests.
“Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim remains our presidential candidate. Nobody can trade away a mandate freely given by party members. The governorship election and the presidential election are separate matters,” Adedayo added.
Also speaking at the rally, the party’s Women Leader, Rukayat Olanrewaju, described Olawepo-Hashim’s emergence as the party’s presidential candidate as a reflection of the confidence members have in his integrity, leadership qualities, and vision for a united and prosperous Nigeria.
She said party members in Osun State remain steadfast in their support and would intensify grassroots mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Hundreds of supporters at the event waved banners and placards bearing messages of support for Olawepo-Hashim while chanting slogans and reaffirming loyalty to what they described as the party’s authentic presidential mandate.
The stakeholders also urged the national leadership of the Accord Party to respect the wishes of members and uphold the principles of internal democracy, maintaining that the mandate granted to Olawepo-Hashim could not be negotiated, substituted, or surrendered to external political interests.
The rally comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding the party’s presidential nomination process, with supporters insisting that Olawepo-Hashim remains the validly elected and widely accepted choice of Accord Party members across the country.
The gathering ended with a renewed pledge by party faithful in Osun State to continue mobilising support for Olawepo-Hashim’s presidential campaign as preparations for the 2027 general election gather momentum.
