Olawepo-Hashim Urges Restraint After Sowore's Attack

Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, the Accord Party presidential candidate, visited Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), to show solidarity following an attack on Sowore in Ekiti State. Olawepo-Hashim warned that Nigeria, already facing terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping, cannot afford to add political violence to its security challenges.

He urged President Bola Tinubu to caution his team against provocative rhetoric and actions. Olawepo-Hashim welcomed a statement from a United Nations representative expressing concern over the attack and called for consistent international condemnation of political violence.

He emphasized the importance of political leaders preserving democratic space and urged restraint during these turbulent times. Sowore expressed gratitude for Olawepo-Hashim's visit, recalling their shared history in the pro-democracy struggle and reaffirming his commitment to fighting for democracy despite the attack.