2027: Don’t rob Olawepo-Hashim of Accord ticket, AAM warns

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Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim

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By Luminous Jannamike

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ABUJA — The Accord Alliance Movement (AAM), also known as the Movement for New Nigeria, on Wednesday warned against any attempt to rob Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim of the Accord Party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 general election, saying such a move would erode the party’s internal democracy.

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The warning came as the movement formally launched its political platform in Abuja, reaffirmed its backing for Olawepo-Hashim’s presidential ambition, and criticised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over insecurity, economic hardship and the rising cost of living.

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Speaking at the inauguration, the Director-General of the movement, Hon. Light Adoko, alleged that some forces within the Accord Party were working to frustrate Olawepo-Hashim’s emergence as the party’s presidential candidate, insisting that he remains the party’s only presidential aspirant.

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“The Accord Alliance Movement was born out of necessity to defend democratic values and the aspirations of members who believe in a transparent and credible political process,” Adoko said.

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“Any attempt to deny him the nomination would amount to an erosion of internal democracy.”

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The AAM Director-General also expressed a vote of no confidence in the Tinubu administration over what he described as its inability to adequately address insecurity, economic hardship and the rising cost of living.

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He said the movement was convinced that Nigeria needed a new direction anchored on accountable leadership, national unity and inclusive development, describing Olawepo-Hashim as a long-standing advocate of democracy whose political ideals resonate with many Nigerians seeking change.

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Adoko urged members of the movement and supporters of the Accord Party to remain united and committed to building a broad-based political platform ahead of the 2027 general election.

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He said the newly inaugurated movement would embark on nationwide mobilisation to strengthen grassroots participation and promote the party’s candidates during the elections.

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Adoko also expressed confidence that the Accord Alliance Movement would evolve into a formidable political force dedicated to restoring hope, peace, progress and prosperity in Nigeria.

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Members of the movement reaffirmed their commitment to the Accord Party and pledged to work towards what they described as the emergence of a ‘New Nigeria’ under the leadership of Olawepo-Hashim.

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