The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West will be at the forefront of efforts to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement has declared.
The South-West coordinator of movement, Alh Abass Olaniyi, in a statement, expressed support for the recent position of PDP leaders in the region, who allegedly distanced themselves from Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister Nyesom Wike’s endorsement of President Tinubu.
“The South-West PDP has shown clarity, courage, and commitment to the ideals of true opposition. This region will lead the charge to rescue Nigeria’s democracy and defeat President Tinubu in 2027, against the wish and personal interest of a select few,” Olaniyi said.
He emphasised that the FCT minister’s open support for Tinubu does not represent the position of the PDP, describing it as a personal choice that stands in contradiction to the party’s mission and values.
Olaniyi asserted that the PDP must now return to its founding principles, with leaders like Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim symbolising the integrity and ideological clarity needed to chart a new course.
“To defeat Tinubu in 2027, PDP must offer what APC doesn’t have. That’s integrity. That’s the principle. And that’s Gbenga Hashim,” Olaniyi said.
He said that attempts to hijack the PDP for selfish purposes had failed, and the tide is now turning in favour of a value-based political rebirth.
“Those seeking to exploit the party’s internal challenges for personal gain have failed. Nigerians want something new, something honest. The PDP must be that alternative,” he added.
