The Accord Party has affirmed Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as its presidential candidate following the successful conduct of affirmation primaries held across several states of the federation on Saturday, May 31, 2026.
Accord Ratification Primaries in Kebbi.
The exercise, which recorded a significant turnout of party members and supporters, saw Dr. Olawepo-Hashim secure overwhelming affirmative votes, confirming his position as the party’s standard-bearer for the forthcoming presidential election.
Although he was unopposed, the primaries were conducted to enable party members to formally endorse his candidature through a democratic affirmation process.
Results collated as of the time of filing this report showed that Dr. Olawepo-Hashim garnered a total of 423,902 affirmative votes nationwide.
A breakdown of the results indicated that Jigawa State recorded the highest figure with 198,200 votes, followed by Kano State with 124,101 votes. Nasarawa State delivered 47,309 votes, while Kebbi State returned 46,852 votes.
The remaining states also submitted results, further consolidating the affirmation of Dr. Olawepo-Hashim’s candidature by the party.
In a statement, the Accord Party described the outcome as a demonstration of unity and confidence among its members. The party expressed readiness to mobilize its structures nationwide ahead of the presidential election.
Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim is a Nigerian businessman, politician, and author. He has previously contested for the presidency and has been active in national discourse on governance, economic development, and national unity.
