Olawepo-Hashim denies refund of nomination fee by Accord Party
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has refuted claims that the Accord Party refunded his N50 million nomination fee, stating the funds remain with the party. In a recent interview, he maintained that he is still the validly nominated presidential candidate. The party leadership, however, insists that no presidential primary was held and that his payments were made after the nomination process had closed. Disputes over the nomination process have led to ongoing tensions between Olawepo-Hashim and the Accord Party.
Key takeaways
- Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim says his N50 million nomination fee has not been refunded by the Accord Party, dismissing reports to the contrary.
- He claims he was invited into the party by its national leadership and assured of a fair primary process.
- The Accord Party’s National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbuden, stated that no presidential primary was conducted and that Olawepo-Hashim paid after the nomination window closed.
- The party asserts it instructed its bankers to reverse the payments for the nomination and expression of interest forms.
- Olawepo-Hashim argues that disputes within the Accord Party reflect broader issues affecting many political parties’ primary processes.
