GBENGA OLAWEPO HASSHIM REMAINS THE BEST CHOICE FOR NIGERIANS IN THE FORTHCOMING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS: PT NATIONAL YOUTH LEADER

PEOPLES TRUST PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE GBENGA OLAWEPO HASHIM (L) OBSERVES PROCEEDING IN COMPANY OF PARTY CHAIRMAN AND RENOWN ACTIVIIST AND LEGAL LUMINARY CHIEF OLISA AGBAKOBA (R)

National Youth Leader of the Peoples Trust Party (PT) Hon. Olu Adekunle has reaffirmed the position of the party and its teeming supporters that its Presidential Candidate Gbenga Olawepo Hasshim , remains the best choice for Nigerians in the forthcoming presidential elections scheduled for February 16, 2019.

Speaking at the flag off ceremony for the PT Presidential Campaign held on Saturday January 12, 2019 at the Old Parade Ground located in the nation’s capital, Abuja, Adekunle was emphatic on the sterling qualities of the presidential candidate, describing him as a welcome departure from the usual faces that have somewhat obscured the Nigerian  political landscape. A situation Nigerians have grown weary of.

According to Hon. Adekunle, “Gbenga Olawepo Hashim is untainted by Nigeria’s political culture which has come to be characterized by greed, lack of vision, nepotism and corruption as exemplified by the actions of our present crop of leaders. He is a renowned activist whose democratic credentials speak volumes of his understanding of how to run a complex state like Nigeria. He is also knowledgeable on matters of economic management, having spent a greater part of his life as an entrepreneur and job creator through his vast business empire. Unlike his contemporaries, GOH has never relied on government patronage for survival and his successes in business and other fields only go to show that he is a man who is courageous and one who definitely has the necessary competence”.

Speaking further, Adekunle stated that Gbenga Olawepo Hashim has all the qualities of the type of leader Nigeria needs in these trying times when Nigerian’s are in search of a leader they can trust. He added; “GOH is gifted with rare intellect. He is versatile and I believe he will bring his vast experience and knowledge to bear in running the affairs of state. He is a bridge between the young and the old being himself a relatively young man. He is a bridge between the north and the south if we consider his ancestral roots. He is passionate about the masses. He is patriotic and one of the few truly nationalist inclined candidates who bestride the political arena today. He has never been enmeshed in controversy and his humble disposition shows that he is a person who is God fearing. By presenting himself for service even when big names are being bandied by other parties, GOH has shown that he is a man of courage, one who is focused and one who can’t be stopped if he believes in a cause. In other words, he is resilient and determined”.

On the chances of victory for PT at the February polls, Hon.  Adekunle had this to say: “We are confident of victory. We are not playing the politics of money as other parties may be wont to do; rather our approach has been to appeal to the sense of patriotism of all Nigerians. We are conversant with the issues on ground and are aware that we have no other country but this one, so we must all come together to make it better. Our problem has never been the lack of resources nor the lack of ideas. It has instead been the lack of good leaders who truly have the love of country at heart. Our challenge has been the lack of vision and political will. Our party, through our candidate is set to right these wrongs and we do strongly believe that based on this premise alone, our country men and women will come out in their numbers to cast their votes for us. Though we are a young party, we are today ranked as the number 3 party to be contented with after the APC and the PDP. In a very short while, we will overtake them. You see, Peoples Trust is not a party for just this election; it is a party that has come to stay. We will form government. I believe this”.

According to Olu Adekunle, the youths have a major role to play in the outcome of the elections and appealed to the teeming youth of Nigeria to support the candidature of Gbenga Olawepo Hashim towards victory come February. He decried the present situation of the youth whose development he claimed has been stifled due to the lack of direction of past governments. “Our youth have never had it so bad. They have been subjected to all manner of demeaning, unwholesome and life threatening activities in the name of survival. Lack of jobs, lack of opportunities to develop their God given talents, insecurity and the absence of a reliable social security framework to support our young men and women are factors that have continued to work against their progress. These are also areas the incoming government of GOH intends to tackle head on. It is disheartening to note that the economies of developed countries are being powered by youth who continue to dominate and distinguish themselves in the areas of business, governance, technology, sports, medicine, entertainment and academics amongst others. They have been able to do this because favorable conditions have been provided and because the respective countries are keenly aware that the youth are the future. The need for us to provide such conducive environments for our youth cannot be overemphasized. Gbenga Olawepo Hashim is in touch with the realities of the challenges faced by our youth. He is passionate about their welfare and has developed a veritable blueprint that will address these issues”. 

HON. OLU ADEKUNLE, NAT. YOUTH LEADER, PEOPLES TRUST PARTY

Speaking further, Hon. Adekunle called on the Nigerian youth to ensure that they vote for Peoples Trust since it has proven to be the most viable alternative and the only party that is not carrying unnecessary political baggage which would ordinarily work against its progress. “We are not carrying any excess political baggage like other parties, so we do not intend to compromise on our promises. Recently, INEC released the list of registered voters. From the list, youth between the ages of 18-35 alone make up over 42 million out of a total of an estimated total of 84 million plus voters. Again, those within the 35-50 years age range make up another 22 million plus bringing the total of registered youth to roughly 64 million plus. With this kind of voter strength on the part of the youth, there is a need for them to understand that they hold the keys to a brighter future and a better Nigeria. This election is about them! They mustn’t waste their votes on the basis of empty promises. They mustn’t sell their votes because that would be tantamount to selling their future. All our youth must go out and vote and thereafter defend their votes”!