A fresh surge of online debate has returned former presidential contender and 2027 hopeful Gbenga Hashim to the national spotlight, as Nigerians dust off a key security proposal he advanced more than four years ago.
The renewed interest, driven by the hashtag #HashimSecurityVision, has dominated conversations on X over the last 24 hours, with users recalling a 2021 recommendation in which Hashim urged the Federal Government to pursue a Defence Cooperation Agreement with allied nations.
At the time, Hashim argued that such a pact would open Nigeria to shared global intelligence networks, cutting-edge surveillance systems, modern combat technology, and enhanced counter-terrorism training—tools he described as essential for tackling the country’s growing insecurity.
The resurfacing of this proposal coincides with fresh warnings from the United States over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, prompting many online commentators to describe Hashim’s earlier position as remarkably prescient.
According to several analysts and social media observers, the revived proposal underscores Hashim’s early recognition of Nigeria’s security gaps and the institutional weaknesses limiting the nation’s defence response. For supporters, it further strengthens the case for what they describe as his long-term, solution-oriented leadership style at a time of rising diplomatic pressure and internal unrest.
Alongside the security debate, attention has also returned to Hashim’s ambitious $4 trillion economic recovery blueprint unveiled in 2018. The plan, which focuses on industrial expansion, massive infrastructure development, and large-scale job creation, is again being discussed amid persistent economic challenges, including inflation, currency instability, and sluggish growth.
Political observers say the renewed focus on both the 2018 and 2021 policy proposals has reinforced Hashim’s reputation as one of the country’s most ideologically driven and forward-looking political figures.
Unlike many actors in the political space whose engagement is often shaped by personal rivalries and power struggles, Hashim is widely seen as maintaining a steady emphasis on structural change, economic modernization, and comprehensive security reform.
One analyst summed it up starkly: “Hashim’s politics is built on ideas, not distractions.”
As Nigeria grapples with intersecting challenges of insecurity, diplomatic strain, and economic uncertainty, the renewed circulation of Hashim’s past proposals suggests a growing public interest in leaders with defined strategies and long-range vision.
While it remains unclear whether the current online momentum will translate into concrete political backing, the trend indicates that many Nigerians are once again paying attention to voices that raised alarms early—and offered solutions long before today’s crises deepened.
