The Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM) has emerged as one of the most influential groups likely to shape the outcome of the next gubernatorial election in Osun State, thanks to its popularity, grassroots reach, and mobilizing capacity, according to Alhaji Abass Olaniyi, Southwest Coordinator of GHSM and a PDP stakeholder.
Speaking on the Lero Temi podcast with Mukhtar Ajelogbon, Olaniyi said the group has not yet decided which candidate to support, noting that the PDP has not officially produced a candidate for the race.
However, he made it clear that the APC candidate is “not an option”, signaling the group’s strong stance against the ruling party.
GHSM’s influence, according to Olaniyi, stems from its ability to mobilize voters across the state, engage grassroots networks, and leverage its broad popularity to influence party decisions.
On the national political stage, Olaniyi predicted that President Tinubu’s defeat in 2027 will begin in Osun State, reflecting the strategic importance of the state in shaping both state and federal electoral outcomes.
“GHSM has consistently played a decisive role in elections where we have been engaged. Our focus is to ensure that the PDP presents a credible, unifying, and popular candidate who can win the confidence of the people,” he said.
The statement underscores GHSM’s growing relevance in the Southwest and signals a critical period of decision-making for Osun’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
