Ogun PDP Endorses Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim for 2027 Presidency, Declares End to ‘Politics of Entitlement’
Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State have thrown their weight behind Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim ahead of the 2027 presidential election, declaring that the era of what they termed “politics of entitlement” in the South West has come to an end.
The endorsement was made under the platform of the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM) and announced in a statement issued by Hon. Gbenga Idowu, the State Coordinator of the group.
Idowu described Olawepo-Hashim as a bridge-builder and visionary leader capable of restoring trust and unity among Nigeria’s diverse regions.
He said, “President Tinubu has failed both Nigeria and the South West. What he promised as renewal has become national ruin. Inflation is at its peak, insecurity has worsened, and the people are hungry.”
According to Idowu, the decision by Ogun PDP members mirrors a growing political realignment across the South West, with similar waves of support recorded in Osun, Lagos, Ekiti, Ondo, and Oyo States.
“Ogun is joining the rest of the South West to say enough is enough. It was here that Tinubu once declared ‘Emilokan,’ and God allowed it. Today, we are saying, ‘Baba, eti ja wa kule. Ni 2027, Gbenga ni o má gbe wa ga,’ meaning the feast is over — it is Gbenga who will lift us higher,” he stated.
The stakeholders highlighted Olawepo-Hashim’s proposed economic and security blueprint as a key reason for their backing. His policy agenda reportedly focuses on industrial expansion, energy sector reform, agricultural revival, youth empowerment, and enhanced national security coordination.
“Gbenga Hashim has a plan, not slogans. While others trade in political catchphrases, Hashim offers leadership with substance and foresight,” Idowu added.
The development signals a significant shift within the PDP in the South West and could shape the party’s strategic direction as preparations for the 2027 general elections intensify.
Olawepo-Hashim, a founding member of the PDP and a former presidential candidate, has in recent months ramped up consultations nationwide as part of efforts to reposition the party and present a credible alternative leadership for Nigeria.
