Accord Party's Olawepo-Hashim Celebrates Court Ruling

Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, the presidential candidate of the Accord Party, responded positively to a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja that confirmed his candidacy for the upcoming 2027 general elections. Following the judgment, he called for unity among party stakeholders and emphasized the need to compete in various elections, including the National Assembly and governorship contests.

Olawepo-Hashim criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), attributing Nigeria's economic decline and worsening security situation to their governance, claiming the GDP had dropped from over $600 billion to approximately $377 billion. He predicted that the 2027 presidential election might require a runoff and stated that the APC candidate would finish fourth.

The court, presided over by Justice Mohammed Umar, ruled that Olawepo-Hashim was lawfully nominated and ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize him. He announced plans for a major campaign rally in Abuja within two weeks and proposed a petrol price of N605 per litre if elected, suggesting that this price could include an energy tax to support alternative energy development.