A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in the North West, Hon. Aminu Bala Wudilawa, has declared that former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, is the only contender with national support to win votes across the North and South in 2027.
Wudilawa, who doubles as the North West Coordinator of the Gbenga Hashim Vanguard, made the assertion during a political engagement in Kano, stressing that Nigeria needs a unifier with the capacity to transcend ethnic and regional divides.
“Nigeria desperately needs a political leader who is competent, credible, and capable of breaking the political divide between North and South in the present context. Among all the presidential hopefuls being touted today, Dr. Gbenga Hashim clearly stands out,” he said.
The PDP stalwart described Hashim as a natural bridge-builder, noting that with both Hausa and Yoruba heritage, he represents the face of national unity.
He added that beyond politics, Hashim is a successful entrepreneur, a tested crusader for democracy, and an advocate of good governance.
Wudilawa also dismissed zoning as “a backward and unconstitutional arrangement,” warning that it must not deprive Nigerians of the chance to elect a leader with the pedigree to deliver genuine transformation.
He called on Nigerians across party and regional lines to rally behind Hashim, insisting he is the bridge between regions, religions, and generations that the country urgently needs.