Nigeria sliding back to Abacha era–Olawepo- Hashim

Chieftain of the Accord Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has alleged that Nigeria is gradually sliding back into what he described as the “dark days” of the late General Sani Abacha era under the current administration. The presidential hopeful in a statement issued ahead of the Accord Party presidential primary scheduled for May 30, 2026, alleged that […]

Chieftain of the Accord Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has alleged that Nigeria is gradually sliding back into what he described as the “dark days” of the late General Sani Abacha era under the current administration.

The presidential hopeful in a statement issued ahead of the Accord Party presidential primary scheduled for May 30, 2026, alleged that there are deliberate efforts by influential figures to weaken opposition platforms and prevent the emergence of credible challengers to the ruling establishment.

He accused a top chieftain within the Accord Party of allegedly orchestrating internal manoeuvres aimed at destabilising the party and frustrating its ability to field a presidential candidate saying the development bears striking similarities to the political climate during the Abacha era, when all registered political parties were aligned behind a single power structure.

He further accused the political establishment of systematically weakening opposition parties through what he described as manipulative legal and political strategies.

“The presidential primary of the Accord Party is scheduled for Saturday, May 30. We are prepared to participate, and by the Grace of God, it will hold,” he said.