The Accord Party in Ekiti State has reaffirmed its support for the presidential ambition of Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring its readiness to mobilise massive grassroots support for his candidacy across the state.
The declaration was made during the party’s governorship rally in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, attended by party leaders, women groups, youth supporters, and grassroots members from across Ekiti State.
Speaking at the rally, the Ekiti State Chairman of the Accord Party, Philip Adeniji, said the gathering was a demonstration of the party’s unity, commitment, and preparedness for the coming elections.
Adeniji stated that party members remain firmly behind Olawepo-Hashim as the party’s presidential candidate, describing him as the leader capable of providing a new direction for Nigeria.
“We gathered here today to reaffirm Olawepo-Hashim as our presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, and we are throwing our full weight behind him.
“He remains our candidate, and nobody can change that. We will work for him, and we are confident that he will emerge victorious,” he said.
The party chairman further declared that Dr. Gbenga Hashim possesses the capacity to rescue Nigeria from what he described as the failures of the current administration.
“Hashim will rescue Nigeria from the misgovernance and hardship Nigerians are experiencing under the ruling party and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Adeniji stated.
Also speaking, the Southwest Coordinator of the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement, Alhaji Olaniru Abass, described the rally as evidence of the growing acceptance of Olawepo-Hashim’s political message across the region.
According to him, Hashim combines experience, vision, and national appeal required to lead Nigeria at a critical period.
“Our gathering here today is to reaffirm our support for Hashim as the candidate of the Accord Party. He is the leader many Nigerians are waiting for, and we are prepared to support his emergence,” he said.
The Ekiti State Women Leader of the party, Funmilayo Adeyeye, said women across the state remain committed to grassroots mobilisation for the candidate and urged the party’s national leadership to continue strengthening support for his presidential campaign.
Similarly, party leader Samuel Abiola said the emergence of Olawepo-Hashim reflects confidence in his leadership qualities and vision for a united, peaceful, and prosperous Nigeria.
The state campaign coordinator, Sunday Dada, said the mandate given to Olawepo-Hashim by party members would not be compromised or surrendered to external interests.
Participants at the rally displayed banners and placards in support of the Accord Party presidential candidate, reaffirming their commitment to his 2027 campaign.