…Abdullahi Abdullahi hails rule of law as online advocacy grows for Accord Party presidential candidate
The National Chairman of Kungiyar Hausa Nigeria, popularly known as Hausa Zallah, Abdullahi Abdullahi, has congratulated Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, the Accord Party’s presidential candidate, following his court victory affirming his candidacy for the 2027 general election.
Abdullahi described the development as a significant milestone for Nigeria’s democracy, stressing the importance of the rule of law and the role of judicial institutions in upholding democratic principles.
In a congratulatory message shared on social media, the Hausa Zallah leader commended Hashim for remaining steadfast throughout the legal process and expressed confidence in the country’s judicial system.
“I warmly congratulate Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim on this significant court victory affirming his candidacy as the Presidential candidate of the Accord Party for the 2027 Presidential election,” Abdullahi stated.
He expressed hope that the legal victory would mark the beginning of a new chapter of unity, responsibility and constructive service to the country, adding to the political attention surrounding Hashim’s presidential ambition.
The development follows a court ruling that affirmed Hashim’s emergence as the Accord Party’s presidential candidate, with his name subsequently included on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) candidate platform, according to the information accompanying the announcement.
The development has added another dimension to discussions about the Accord Party’s position ahead of the 2027 presidential election, as political parties and aspirants intensify efforts to build support across the country.
In a related development, Hausa Zallah leaders had visited Hashim in Abuja weeks earlier, with the engagement later shared on social media. Meanwhile, some Hausa-speaking activists have continued to promote his presidential ambition online, increasing the visibility of his candidacy within sections of the Hausa-speaking digital community.
The engagements have drawn attention to the relationship between Hashim and prominent voices in that online community. However, the extent of organised political support for his candidacy remains unclear.
It is also unclear whether Abdullahi’s congratulatory message represents his personal position or an official endorsement by Hausa Zallah as an organisation. The statement did not explicitly declare the movement’s formal adoption of Hashim as its preferred presidential candidate.
Nevertheless, the congratulatory message, alongside the reported court victory, INEC listing and previous engagement between Hashim and Hausa Zallah leaders, has further raised the profile of his 2027 presidential ambition as political activities gather momentum ahead of the general election.
