Olawepo-Hashim Alleges Plot to Crush Opposition, Warns of Abacha Era Return

Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a former presidential candidate, has accused the Tinubu camp of plotting to crush the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections. He warned that Nigeria is drifting back to the Abacha era, but vowed that the opposition would defeat such efforts.

28 May, 17:37 — 29 May, 01:54

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This story is significant because it raises concerns about the health of Nigeria's democracy and the fairness of upcoming elections. Allegations of attempts to suppress opposition can erode public trust and potentially lead to political instability, recalling a period of authoritarian rule.

Key entitiesGbenga Olawepo-Hashim Abacha era President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Accord Party

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Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a former presidential candidate, alleged a plot to crush opposition parties.
The alleged plot is in anticipation of the 2027 general elections.
Olawepo-Hashim drew parallels between the current situation and the Abacha era in Nigeria.

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Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim is a former presidential candidate.

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Olawepo-Hashim is a chieftain of the Accord Party.

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Powerful figures within President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s camp are working to crush the opposition.

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The coverage from both outlets is largely neutral, focusing on reporting the statements made by Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim without evident editorializing or partisan framing.

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punch-ngMostly Factual71d ago

2027: Olawepo-Hashim alleges plot to crush opposition

Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim alleges a plot to crush opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, drawing parallels to the Abacha era. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-olawepo-hashim-alleges-plot-to-crush-opposition/

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vanguard-ngMixed71d ago

2027: Nigeria drifting back to Abacha era, Olawepo-Hashim Tinubu camp

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the Accord Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has accused powerful figures within President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s camp of working to cripple opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that Nigeria was sliding back into the ‘dark days’ of the late General Sani Abacha era. The […] The post 2027: Nigeria drifting back to Abacha era, Olawepo-Hashim Tinubu camp appeared first on Vanguard News.

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First report: vanguard-ng · 28 May, 17:37|Full coverage: 2 · 8h|Window: 8h

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2027: Nigeria drifting back to Abacha era, Olawepo-Hashim Tinubu camp

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