A coalition of youth leaders from the North Central region has endorsed Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a businessman and veteran political activist, as their preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
The endorsement was made by the Youth for the Actualization of North Central President (YANCP), a group advocating for regional inclusion and generational renewal.
YANCP National Coordinator, Comrade Ibrahim Musa, described the endorsement as "a historic call for fairness," highlighting the North Central region's significant contributions to Nigeria's development without having produced an elected president.
The group believes Dr. Olawepo-Hashim's candidacy would address the region's long-standing underrepresentation in Nigeria's highest office.
“The North Central has bled, sacrificed, and stood firm at every critical juncture in Nigeria’s history,” Musa stated. “Yet we have remained sidelined when it comes to the ultimate leadership position. This injustice must end, and in Dr. Olawepo-Hashim, we have found the statesman to lead that charge.”
Dr. Olawepo-Hashim is a former presidential aspirant and prominent figure in Nigeria's democracy movement, known for bridging regional, generational, and ideological divides.
YANCP's National Secretary, Fatima Tanko, praised Dr. Olawepo-Hashim for his intellectual depth, economic foresight, and moral clarity, making him a suitable candidate for transformational leadership.
“We are tired of recycled politics,” she declared. “Dr. Hashim is not just from the North Central, he is for all Nigerians.”
The North Central Often referred to as “Middle Belt,” includes states such as Kwara, Niger, Benue, Kogi, Plateau, and Nasarawa, as well as the Federal Capital Territory.
The region is known for its ethnic and religious diversity and has produced several Senate Presidents and military leaders, but it has never produced an elected president since the return to democratic rule in 1999.
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