2027: Gbenga Hashim Meets Makinde in Abuja over PDP Unity
A presidential hopeful on the platform of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, yesterday night met with the Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on how to resolve the lingering crisis in the party and also position the party ahead of the coming elections. Hashim said the move is part of ongoing consultations […]
A presidential hopeful on the platform of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, yesterday night met with the Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on how to resolve the lingering crisis in the party and also position the party ahead of the coming elections.
Hashim said the move is part of ongoing consultations and realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Hashim described the meeting as productive and forward looking, noting that discussions centered on strengthening unity within the PDP and positioning the party to play a more decisive role in Nigeria’s multi party democratic system.
Sources familiar with the engagement suggest that beyond the public message of unity, the talks also touched on broader strategic concerns, including internal cohesion among key blocs, leadership direction, and the need to consolidate influence across regions as the party gradually builds momentum towards 2027.
Dr. Hashim commended Governor Makinde’s commitment to the PDP and his role in supporting the survival and growth of Nigeria’s multi-party democracy.
He emphasized that party unity remains fundamental to the PDP’s ability to provide credible opposition and national leadership, especially at a time when Nigeria’s democratic system requires stability, inclusiveness, and institutional strength.
He also expressed confidence that sustained dialogue among stakeholders would help bridge internal divides and reposition the party for greater competitiveness in future elections.
Keen watchers of opposition politics in Nigeria noted that the meeting is significant given Gbenga Hashim’s growing influence within the PDP and his perceived role as a stabilizing force among competing interests within the party.
The development comes amid a series of consultations and quiet engagements among PDP leaders aimed at redefining alliances, strengthening party structures, and managing internal tensions ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Analysts believed such high level interactions could shape the emerging power configuration within the PDP, particularly as aspirants and stakeholders begin to test alliances, build consensus, and project influence in the lead up to 2027.