_As Hashim posters take over Jigawa amid fears of ‘Tinubu Must Go’ rally_
Political activities ahead of the 2027 presidential election are gathering momentum in Jigawa State, as campaign posters of Accord presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, reportedly spread across Dutse and Jigawa state in general, while growing talk of a possible “Tinubu Must Go” rally adds to the political tension.
The latest developments follow a series of mobilisation activities by Hashim’s supporters, including a stakeholders’ engagement in Dutse that brought together leaders of several support groups ahead of the Accord candidate’s presidential campaign activities in the state.
Speaking with journalists at the engagement, Accord senatorial candidate, Comrade Aminu Aminu, expressed confidence in Hashim’s prospects, declaring that the Accord candidate could defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Jigawa in the 2027 election.
Aminu’s declaration reflects the confidence of local campaign stakeholders who believe that sustained grassroots mobilisation, wider public engagement and effective coordination among support groups could strengthen Accord’s challenge in the state.
The Jigawa campaign is also linked to a broader North West mobilisation target. Hon. Aminu Aminu, who coordinates the Hashim Progressive Movement, has announced a target of mobilising six million votes for Hashim across the seven states of the North West including Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara.
Meanwhile, the reported spread of Hashim’s campaign posters across Dutse and jigawa in general is adding visibility to his presidential ambition.
Supporters, who are carrying out sustained grassroots campaign see the campaign materials as part of an effort to take his message beyond political meetings and establish a stronger presence among voters across the state.
The reported prospect of a “Tinubu Must Go” rally could introduce another dimension to the political contest.
The combination of campaign visibility, stakeholders’ consultations, Aminu’s electoral confidence and the six million vote regional target signals an effort by Hashim’s supporters to build a coordinated political challenge in the North West ahead of 2027.
