Birnin Kebbi, the capital od Kebbi State, was agog over the weekend as various support groups backing the presidential aspiration of Dr. Gbenga Hashim converged on Birni-Kebbi, the state capital, for grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election.
The groups, operating under different platforms, declared Dr. Hashim as “their son” and pledged massive support for his ambition.
They urged Nigerians to rally behind what they called a credible, inclusive and unifying leadership project.
Speaking at the gathering, members of the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement and other allied organisations said the gathering was aimed at consolidating existing support structures, expanding community-level outreach, and strengthening political engagement across Kebbi State and beyond.
Leader of the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement in Kebbi State, Muhammad Mustapha Yauri, said the people of the state, particularly those from Yauri Emirate, considered it a collective responsibility to stand firmly behind Hashim, who was born in Yauri, Kebbi State.
According to Yauri, the eminent businessman-turned politician’s late father was an indigene of Kebbi State, while his mother is of Yoruba extraction, a background he said symbolises national integration, unity and inclusiveness.
These attributes, the coordinator said, are what Nigeria urgently needs at this critical stage of its democratic journey.
The National Coordinator of the movement, Abdulrazaq Hamzat, hailed the supporters for their sustained commitment and growing enthusiasm, describing Hashim as a worthy son and brother whose background, competence and global exposure uniquely position him to offer transformative leadership to Nigeria.
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Hamzat said Hashim, a renowned global businessman, possesses the requisite knowledge, experience and international networks to reset Nigeria’s development trajectory and place the nation on a sustainable path of economic growth, innovation, and shared prosperity.
Also, Chief of Staff to Gbenga Hashim, Mr. Kamaldeen Sani Adebayo, described the presidential aspirant as a successful entrepreneur with business interests across several countries.
He noted that although Hashim has never held public office, he is driven by a strong desire to give back to the nation through purposeful, transparent, and people-centred leadership.
The Kebbi State Coordinator of the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement, Mustapha Yauri, assured the aspirant’s supporters that mobilisation efforts would be intensified across all local government areas and social strata in the state to ensure widespread awareness and support for Hashim’s presidential ambition ahead of 2027.
A woman leader at the event, Hajiya Hauwa, expressed optimism that a Gbenga Hashim presidency would prioritise the welfare of women, particularly those in rural communities, through inclusive governance, economic empowerment initiatives and expanded access to opportunities.
A coordinator from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former council chairman of Shanga Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Garkuwa, paid glowing tributes to Hashim and urged the supporters to intensify grassroots mobilisation to ensure the actualisation of his presidential ambition.
Also, the coordinator of another pro-Hashim support group, Garba Mohammed, who was represented by Lawal, thanked the delegation from Abuja and assured the supporters that a Gbenga Hashim presidency would work for all Nigerians and tackle insecurity decisively.
The event also featured goodwill messages from leaders of various support groups and enthusiastic supporters, who expressed confidence in Hashim’s vision and looked forward to his visit to Kebbi State.
Political analysts who spoke on the development said Dr. Hashim’s multicultural background, private-sector success, national outlook and growing grassroots support across regions are among the factors that make him a strong contender for the presidency.