Olawepo-Hashim Inaugurates Benue Coordinators, Says 2027 Presidential Bid a National Movement

Olawepo-Hashim Inaugurates Benue Coordinators, Says 2027 Presidential Bid a National Movement

By Joan Abah

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential aspirant, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has inaugurated his state and local government coordinators in Benue State, declaring that his 2027 presidential ambition is not just a personal quest but a national movement to rebuild Nigeria.

The inauguration, which held Thursday in Makurdi, was performed on his behalf by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Kamadin Sanni.

Speaking at the event, Olawepo-Hashim described his aspiration as a collective mission to restore the nation’s pride and prosperity.

According to him, “This is not just my project; it is a movement for all Nigerians, our children, and future generations. It is a project to turn around our country and make it once again a place people aspire to come to, not one our brightest minds are fleeing from.”

He said the movement aims to reposition Nigeria as a nation admired across the world. “We want to rebuild a country we can all be proud of — a country where foreigners would seek greener pastures as they once did,” he added.

The PDP stalwart charged the newly inaugurated coordinators to take the mobilisation effort to every local government, ward, and polling unit in the state, stressing that grassroots participation would determine success in the coming election.

Earlier, the Benue State Coordinator of the movement and former Acting State Chairman of the PDP, Mr. Isaac Mfo, described the project as divine, urging the coordinators to work with dedication and commitment.

“Benue has over one million votes, and it is our duty to mobilise those votes for Dr. Olawepo-Hashim. Let us carry out this assignment with faith and determination to deliver this project to the glory of God,” Mfo said.

Also speaking, the Special Adviser on Political Affairs to the aspirant, Mr. Sunday Sado, said Olawepo-Hashim’s vision was to rescue Nigerians from insecurity, economic hardship, and leadership failure.

“God has brought Dr. Olawepo-Hashim for a purpose — to liberate our country from the pains we are currently facing,” he stated.

Responding on behalf of the 23 Local Government Coordinators, Mr. Emmanuel Ortserga assured of their readiness for the task ahead, expressing confidence that their efforts would end in “victory and celebration.”