Accord Party's Olawepo-Hashim Calls for Nigeria's Progress

In an Independence Day message released in Abuja, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, the presidential candidate of the Accord Party, called on Nigerians to reject the idea of remaining a third-class nation. He emphasized that Nigeria's underdevelopment is not due to a lack of resources but rather a failure to utilize its human, natural, and institutional capacities effectively.

Olawepo-Hashim identified key issues such as poverty, human trafficking, insecurity, and institutional weaknesses as barriers to progress. He argued that Nigeria's youth should be seen as an economic asset through education and employment opportunities.

He stated that the 2027 presidential election should be a chance for Nigerians to demand accountability and clear visions from candidates. Olawepo-Hashim proposed transforming Nigeria into a $4 trillion economy within eight years, focusing on production and industrialization, and aimed to increase crude oil production to four million barrels per day within 24 months of an Accord administration.