Ex-presidential aspirant, Gbenga Olawepo Hashim quits PDP

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: April 7, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Ex-presidential aspirant, Gbenga Olawepo Hashim quits PDP

Gbenga Olawepo Hashim, a former presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has officially resigned from the party. This decision comes amid growing political tensions within the party. Recent events also include statements from political figures regarding the upcoming 2027 elections and allegations of corruption involving the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

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