The presidential candidate of Accord, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has called on Accord stakeholders and supporters in Osun State to close ranks, remain loyal to the party and mobilise massively for victory in the forthcoming governorship election.
Dr Hashim specifically noted that the actions of a few individuals must not derail the party’s mission.
Dr Hashim made the call after receiving the report of a seven-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 and stressed that the future of Accord in Osun would be determined by the commitment and loyalty of its members, not by the actions of any individual.
Describing Governor Ademola Adeleke’s recent actions as a betrayal of the Accord, 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 insisted.
Hashim noted that his actions are guided by principle, faith, democratic ethos and 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 urged Accord members and supporters across State not to lose faith in the Party “because of the actions of a few individuals”, emphasising that the Party’s ideals, values and future are far greater than any single personality.
Hashim also suggested that the Adeleke family’s recent political decisions may have been influenced by circumstances 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 Accord in Osun and across Nigeria, Hashim called on party faithfuls to intensify grassroots mobilisation and remain focused on securing victory at the polls.
He expressed profound appreciation to Accord members, elders and stakeholders in Osun State who have remained steadfast in advancing the party’s ideals and supporting its Presidential project 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 or taken for granted,” he said.
Hashim equally assured members that their sacrifices would not be in vain, stressing that the future of the Accord Party rests in the hands of committed and principled members.
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 called on President Tinubu to provide a level-playing field in the upcoming election, because, according to him, “Osun State election is the major offseason election before 2027.
“What happens would tell everyone what INEC and Nigeria security forces plan to do in 2027. The world is watching.”
Supporters of the Accord Presidential Candidate had been at loggerheads with Governor of Osun State over his controversial repeated e
ndorsement of President Tinubu, a Candidate of a rival party.
