2027: Accord unveils Lagos candidates, reaffirms Olawepo-Hashim's presidential ticket

Author: Luminous JannamikePublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Nigeria

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2027: Accord unveils Lagos candidates, reaffirms Olawepo-Hashim's presidential ticket

The Lagos State chapter of the Accord Party unveiled its 27 candidates for the 2027 general elections and reaffirmed support for presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim. Party chairman Dele Oladeji presented candidates for governor, senator, House of Representatives, and Lagos State House of Assembly. At a rally, party leaders dismissed controversy over the presidential ticket and emphasized social justice and good governance.

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