Vote Accord Party Despite Adeleke’s Disloyalty – Gbenga Hashim declares

The Presidential Candidate of the Accord Party, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has called on party stakeholders and supporters in Osun State to close ranks, remain loyal, and mobilize massively for victory in the forthcoming governorship election.

Dr. Hashim made the call on Sunday after receiving the report of a 7-member committee of Accord stakeholders in Osun State, which consulted widely and briefed him on recent political developments and the state of the party.

He urged members to reject anti-party activities, stressing that the future of Accord in Osun would be determined by the commitment and loyalty of its members, not by the actions of a few individuals.

“The actions of a few individuals must not derail the party’s mission,” he said.

Describing Governor Ademola Adeleke’s recent actions as a betrayal of the Accord Party, Hashim said he would not respond by undermining the party’s electoral prospects in the state.

“Governor Ademola Adeleke has obviously acted as a disloyal party man, but I will not respond by engaging in anti-party activities in Osun. Two wrongs do not make a right,” he said.

Hashim said his actions are guided by principle, faith and democratic values rather than bitterness or revenge.

“I am a Christian. The Bible teaches that vengeance belongs to the Lord. I have no reason to pursue political revenge,” he said.

He added that the Adeleke family may be under pressure not fully known to the public. 

“The Adeleke family is under pressure that many people do not understand. I understand some of those realities and that is why I have chosen to exercise restraint in my political response. Sometimes politicians take decisions that appear illogical.

“Supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu despite the political pressure the APC has mounted against them is one such example. I am not angry with them; I pity them.”

Reaffirming his commitment to strengthening the Accord Party in Osun and across Nigeria, Hashim called on party faithful to intensify grassroots mobilization and remain focused on securing victory at the polls.

He expressed appreciation to Accord members, elders and stakeholders in Osun who have remained steadfast despite prevailing political pressures.

“I sincerely appreciate every Accord member, elder and stakeholder in Osun State, who has stood firmly with our Party and our Presidential agenda. Your loyalty, sacrifice and courage will never be forgotten,” he said.

“The Accord Party belongs to its members. Its future would be determined by the loyalty, commitment and hard work of those who believe in its ideals. I urge every supporter in Osun to remain focused, united and mobilized for victory.”

Dr. Hashim also called on President Tinubu to provide a level playing field in the upcoming election.

“Osun State election is the major off-season election before 2027. What happens would tell everyone what INEC and Nigeria’s security forces plan to do in 2027. The world is watching.”

Supporters of the Accord Presidential Candidate have been at loggerheads with the Governor of Osun State over his repeated endorsement of President Tinubu, the candidate of a rival party.