2027: Court affirms Hashim as Accord presidential candidate

• Sowore visits as Hashim urges reconciliation
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the Accord Party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election and ordered the party to upload his name on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal.
Justice Mohammed Umar, delivering judgment on Monday, dismissed the preliminary objections to Hashim’s suit and rejected a purported letter notifying INEC of the cancellation of the party’s May 30, 2026 presidential primary.
Following the judgment, African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, paid Hashim a congratulatory visit, while the Accord candidate called ...