NLC President Ajaero Advocates for Hashim and Adebayo's Policies

Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), expressed that the economic policies of Accord Party candidate Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim and Social Democratic Party candidate Adewole Adebayo deserve significant public attention as Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election. In an interview with Seun Okinbaloye, Ajaero noted that he found their economic approaches sufficiently different from those of other candidates like Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who he described as having similar market-oriented views.

Ajaero praised Hashim's expertise and indicated a willingness to engage with both candidates. Hashim's economic platform includes an "Energy First" agenda, focusing on affordable energy, increased domestic production, and industrialization.

He proposed a starting petrol price of ₦605 per litre, aiming for a long-term target of ₦200–₦300 through improved production and refining. Additionally, Hashim plans to raise Nigeria's crude production to at least four million barrels per day within 24 months.