# Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim identity and political activities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gbenga-olawepo-hashim-identity-and-political-activities
> Updated: 2026-09-28T22:27:32.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gbenga-olawepo-hashim-visits-omo-ibile-igbomina-leadership

### 2026-09-23: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gbenga-olawepo-hashim-reveals-concealed-hausa-royal-identity

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