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Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim identity and political activities

Overview

Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, the presidential candidate for the Accord Party, recently disclosed that his Hausa and royal heritage was hidden from him for approximately 27 years. He stated that his late father, a former Police Commissioner, chose to conceal his identity to protect him from potential dangers within the royal family, leading to his upbringing in a Yoruba cultural environment.

Following these revelations, Olawepo-Hashim visited the Omo Ibile Igbomina leadership in Kwara State. During the visit, leadership recognized him as a long-standing stakeholder and supporter of the institution. Olawepo-Hashim used the occasion to commend the region’s tradition of cultural accommodation and peaceful coexistence, noting its relevance to national unity.

Entities

Accord Party · Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim · Borgu Emirate · Ganmo · Yauri

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim visits Omo Ibile Igbomina leadership

    Accord Party presidential candidate Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim visited the Omo Ibile Igbomina House in Kwara State, where leaders discussed regional development and national unity.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim reveals concealed Hausa royal identity

    Accord Party presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim revealed his Hausa and royal identity was hidden from him for 27 years by his father to ensure his safety.

Sources

newtelegraphng.com · nigerianeye.com · premiumtimesng.com · thisdaylive.com · topcelebrities.com.ng · tribuneonlineng.com