Olawepo-Hashim chosen as Accord’s presidential candidate
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has been confirmed as the presidential candidate for the Accord party in the upcoming general election. The party conducted affirmation primaries across several states, where members showed strong support for his candidacy. Despite being the sole aspirant, the process was described as peaceful and transparent. Party officials and supporters believe his selection marks a significant milestone for Accord.
Key takeaways
- Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim secured 423,902 affirmative votes in the Accord party primaries.
- The primaries were held across multiple states, with Jigawa State recording the highest number of votes at 198,200.
- The process was described by party officials as peaceful, transparent, and credible.
- Olawepo-Hashim was the only aspirant and went unopposed, but the party held the primaries to formally endorse his candidacy.
- Supporters see his emergence as a major milestone and believe Accord offers a credible alternative for the next general election.
