2027 Presidential Election: Kano, Jigawa, Katsina APC Bigwigs Announce Defection To Accord Party, Say Northwest Ready For New Political Direction

A growing number of APC stakeholders and bigwigs in Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina states have announced their defection to the Accord Party and also declared support for Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim’s candidacy ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

A statement made available to Team@orietactualmags.com noted that the declarations were made during separate mobilisation meetings held across the three states during which political leaders, grassroots mobilisers, women leaders, and youth stakeholders pledged their commitment to building support for Hashim’s candidacy.

The stakeholders said their decision was informed by widespread dissatisfaction with the current state of governance, rising economic hardship, persistent insecurity, and what they described as a growing disconnect between government and ordinary Nigerians.

According to them, having worked actively for the APC in previous elections, they now believe that Nigeria requires a fresh political direction and a leadership alternative capable of addressing the nation’s challenges.

Speaking at a ‘stakeholder meeting’ in Kano, Mallam Goje Bashir, a former APC bigwig, who defected to the Accord Party alongside hundreds of supporters, said many party faithful had become disillusioned with the current administration.

‘I was an APC member, but President Tinubu has failed Nigeria. I am now openly declaring support for Dr. Gbenga Hashim of the Accord Party’ he said.

Bashir described Hashim as a leader with the capacity to unite Nigerians and provide a credible alternative to the existing political order.

‘The people of Kano and the entire North will queue behind him in 2027’ he added.

Also speaking, Hajia Rabi Fagge, a former APC chieftain, said a political realignment is already underway across northern Nigeria as citizens seek leadership focused on accountability, development, and national renewal.

‘Northern Nigeria will deliver victory for Gbenga Hashim in 2027 to rescue ordinary Nigerians’ she said.

Similar sentiments were expressed by stakeholders in Jigawa and Katsina States, who said Nigerians are increasingly looking for leaders capable of restoring security, rebuilding the economy, and improving welfare of citizens.

Hashim Progressive Movement Women Leader, Ambassador Aisha Ibrahim, said the region that played a significant role in the 2023 elections is now preparing for another major political shift.

‘We promised to deliver Tinubu in 2023 and we did. We are now promising to deliver Gbenga Hashim in 2027, and by the grace of God, we will deliver’ she said.

Jigawa State Coordinator, Hon. Abdulrasheed Ali, who led mobilization efforts across the 27 local governments in the state, described Hashim as a leader of integrity and credibility.

‘Nigeria needs truthful leaders, and Gbenga Hashim represents that vision’ he said.

In Katsina State, Coordinator Muhammad Abdullahi expressed confidence in Hashim’s growing appeal among voters who are searching for an alternative political platform.

He also said public sentiment has shifted considerably due to prevailing economic realities and hardship faced by many Nigerians.

‘When we say ‘Sai Hashim,’ the response will be ‘Sabo Nigeria’, a New Nigeria’ he declared.

Representatives of Dr. Hashim accompanied by the FCT Coordinator of the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement, Mallam Abubakar Kana, described the endorsements as further evidence of growing cross-party support for Hashim’s message of democratic renewal, accountability, and inclusive governance.

They noted that the movement remains open to Nigerians from all political backgrounds who believe the country requires a new direction and have pledged to continue to build grassroots structures across the federation.

According to them, Hashim’s political agenda is centred on national rebuilding, economic recovery, security, job creation, and improving the welfare of ordinary citizens.

The latest wave of defections and endorsements is expected to strengthen the Accord Party’s grassroots expansion efforts in Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina States, with supporters pledging to deepen mobilization efforts at ward and local government levels ahead of the 2027 elections.

Political observers noted that the Northwest remains one of Nigeria’s most influential electoral blocs, making any significant political movement within the region potentially consequential for future national elections.

Observers also pointed to Dr. Hashim’s historical connection to the region through his late father, who hailed from Yauri in Kebbi State and was widely regarded as an influential Northern prince, a factor some supporters believe will further enhance his appeal across Northwest-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079,  08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you