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Court affirms Gbenga Hashim as Accord Party presidential candidate
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has been confirmed as the party's candidate for the 2027 presidential election. A major legal dispute has been resolved regarding the presidential ticket of the Accord Party.
A major legal dispute has been resolved regarding the presidential ticket of the Accord Party. Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has been confirmed as the party's candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
This decision follows a court judgment that dismissed objections and rejected a letter purportedly cancelling the party's primary. The court has ordered the party to officially recognize Hashim's candidacy. Further details about the case and judgment are available.
The ruling brings an end to uncertainty over the party's candidate, with Hashim's name to be uploaded to the electoral commission.
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Published: October 5, 2026 ·
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