Former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has called for a swift and peaceful resolution to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, warning that the people stand to gain nothing from the power tussle between the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nelson Wike. In a statement released […]
By Abdulrazaq Hamzat Politics often weaves tales of unexpected alliances, and the story of Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim and former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (GCFR), is a compelling example of reconciliation and the transformative power of time. Olawepo-Hashim, a respected politician, businessman, and former presidential candidate, recently led a delegation to pay a […]
A former Presidential Candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has hailed the Supreme Court Judgement that bars the Federal Government from sending Local Governments funds to States, but directly to the LGAs. The Supreme Court, on Thursday, declared that it is unconstitutional for State governors to hold onto funds meant for Local Government (LG) administrations. In its lead […]
…as beneficiaries express joy, gratitude Olawepo-Hashim on thursday in Abuja gave out seven cars to members of his staff to ameliorate their sufferings and security concerns. He also urged govt, especially at the local level to provide shuttle buses to make transportation easier for citizens. According to him, “I was moved to give out the […]