Olawepo-Hashim's rising profile sparks political calculations ahead of Nigeria's 2027 election

With Nigeria's 2027 presidential election campaigns on the horizon, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, the Accord Party's presidential candidate, is emerging as a significant political figure generating considerable interest and scrutiny within the ruling establishment. His growing influence is reshaping political calculations, positioning him as a key opposition figure to watch.

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he has become the opposition figure whose political trajectory is generating increasing curiosity, closer scrutiny and more intensive political calculations within the ruling establishment.

While much of the public discourse has centered on established opposition leaders like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, Olawepo-Hashim's political trajectory is unfolding more quietly but is increasingly seen as a distinct challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Unlike Abubakar and Obi, whose political strengths and weaknesses are well-documented, Olawepo-Hashim represents a more evolving political variable whose electoral potential is still being assessed.

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Olawepo-Hashim’s resurgence represents a different and potentially more complicated electoral challenge for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

His current resurgence is partly rooted in his 2019 presidential campaign experience. Then running on the platform of the Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN), a third-force movement, Olawepo-Hashim invested heavily in expanding the party's structures across the country. Supporters contend that this rapid growth unsettled established political interests, leading to alleged interference aimed at weakening the ANN. These allegations remain unsubstantiated, and no political entities have publicly claimed responsibility.

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Olawepo-Hashim is gradually emerging as a political variable whose trajectory is still evolving.

Despite the lack of independent verification for past claims, the attention surrounding Olawepo-Hashim's current campaign suggests he has become a notable personality in the lead-up to the 2027 elections. His ability to translate this momentum into electoral success remains uncertain, but his growing profile indicates a potential shift in the opposition landscape.

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Members of Olawepo-Hashim’s political camp have consistently allege that the party subsequently became the target of political interference designed to weaken its growing influence before the general election.