Olawepo-Hashim Calls for Global Aid for Displaced Nigerians

Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, the presidential candidate of the Accord, has raised concerns over the situation of 3.68 million internally displaced persons in Nigeria, urging for increased international intervention to tackle issues of insecurity, religious persecution, and ethnic discrimination. He made these statements during an engagement with the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.

Citing figures from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, he noted that the humanitarian crisis affects various religious and ethnic groups, particularly highlighting the plight of displaced Hausa communities. Olawepo-Hashim also condemned the reported attacks and destruction of 11 villages in Kebbi State's Shanga Local Government Area, where armed groups have caused significant harm.

He called for the release of Hausa cultural activist Maisango, who he claims is unlawfully detained by the Department of State Services. Olawepo-Hashim criticized the Federal Government for failing to protect vulnerable communities and warned against worsening security and religious freedom issues as Nigeria approaches a political transition.