Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim

At the Kigali Convention Centre, beside the iconic Open Palm monument, stands a powerful symbol of integrity and partnership. The monument was presented on December 9, 2019, by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Paul Kagame, in recognition of Rwanda’s remarkable ranking as 4th in Africa in the fight against corruption at the time, a position it has since improved to 3rd. Nations, like individuals, encounter moments of trial, periods that can threaten to erase hard-earned progress. Yet history shows that with disciplined, visionary leadership, renewal is always within reach. Rwanda’s journey from the devastation of the Rwandan Genocide to a story of restoration, stability, and forward-looking development remains one of the most compelling transformations of our time. It is a reminder that decline is not destiny. There was a time when Nigeria stood as a beacon of excellence across the continent—when integrity and institutional strength defined its global image. Eminent jurists like Akinola Aguda were sought beyond our borders, with Aguda himself serving as Chief Justice of Botswana, a testament to the high regard for Nigerian professionalism and values. That legacy still matters, and it can be rebuilt. Rwanda’s example demonstrates that national restoration is possible when leadership aligns with purpose, accountability, and the collective will of the people. For Nigeria, the path to renewal may be challenging, but it is far from impossible. The journey toward restoration begins with belief, and is sustained by action. #RwandaAfricaPride #NigeriaRestoration #AfricanRenaissance

Yesterday, I visited the Genocide Memorial in Kigali Rwanda, in honour of the over one million victims of the 1994, 100 days Massacres in Rwanda. The Memorial is also the final resting place of about two hundred and fifty thousand victims. Rwanda's story is a painful reminder of both the consequences of Division and the strength of Reconciliation and Resilience. We remember, We reflect and commit to a better future! #Kigali #Rwanda #Neverforget #Reflection #Leadership #Peace #Unity

UNREPORTED MASSACRES IN NIGERIA AND GROWING GLOBAL SILENCE I am deeply concerned by the fresh wave of mass killings across Nigeria, many of which remain underreported. The repeated attacks in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State, across parts of the North Central region, and in several other locations, continue to expose what appears to be a widening and persistent security collapse in the country. As I have consistently observed, the true scale of killings is being dangerously underreported and increasingly normalized. In Kebbi, recent attacks reportedly left over 40 people dead and homes destroyed, with fears the toll may continue to rise. Similar incidents just weeks earlier claimed more lives. These communities appear to be under sustained assault, often without effective security response. In Kwara State, coordinated attacks across Kaiama, Edu, and Ifelodun have reportedly left dozens dead, including forest guards, yet many of these tragedies barely make it beyond local reports. Across the North Central region, the pattern is deeply troubling: Benue, Plateau, Niger, and Nasarawa states have all recorded repeated attacks, with hundreds feared killed within weeks. Taken together, these incidents suggest a humanitarian crisis that is receiving what can only be described as selective attention and dangerous silence. This widening gap between reality and global awareness is morally troubling. Mass killings in rural Nigeria are increasingly treated as routine statistics rather than urgent human tragedies. The continued activities of armed groups such as Boko Haram and ISWAP, alongside expanding bandit networks, highlight deeper structural failures in security coordination. Equally alarming is the muted response from global institutions such as the United Nations and the African Union, despite the scale of these killings. This raises difficult but necessary questions: Why has the world become desensitized to mass killings in Nigeria? Why do Nigerian deaths no longer trigger sustained global outrage? And how many more must die before silence itself is treated as complicity? These are no longer rhetorical questions, they reflect a growing perception that global attention has become selective, and that Nigerian lives are being undervalued in the global humanitarian space. If this continues, we risk normalizing mass death, where tragedy becomes routine and urgency disappears. For now, the reality remains, unchanged: the killings continue, the numbers rise, and too many victims remain unseen and uncounted. #Nigeria #Security #HumanRights #GlobalJustice #GlobalSecurity #EndInsecurity

I cannot, in good conscience, be complicit in actions that undermine democratic values. To remain in a system that appears to endorse a leadership record I fundamentally disagree with would be a betrayal of my principles and commitment to the Nigerian people. #fyp #fyi #viral

PDP Chieftain, Gbenga Hashim Resigns From Party, As Reconciliation Effort Collapses – THISDAYLIVE share.google/Vw8uBMAXN44yUT…

Plateau, Borno, Kwara Killings: FG Has Abdicated Its Most Sacred Duty of National Security. This is no longer a case of isolated security breaches. What we are witnessing is a collapse of responsibility at the highest level. newsense.ng/plateau-borno-…

Yesterday, I had the privilege of receiving two distinguished Democrats in my office, Dr. Yusuf Maman Dantelle, National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and National Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), alongside Chief Ezenwa Nwagwu, Executive Director of the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA). Their visit forms part of an ongoing and critical dialogue focused on the urgent task of safeguarding and strengthening the legacy of Nigeria’s multi-party democracy. Our discussions were constructive and forward-looking, centered on reinforcing democratic values. #DemocraticRenewal

Opposition parties are increasingly constrained by internal divisions and external pressures that undermine their capacity to organise and function effectively.

During my recent interview on Channels Television, we took a critical look at the gradual collapse of Nigeria’s multiparty system and the troubling shift toward an authoritarian political climate where impunity appears to prevail. It was a candid and thought-provoking conversation, one that serves as a wake-up call to all who are concerned about the future of our democracy. Here is the clip for your viewing,in case you missed it. #fyi #fyp #pdp

I received a delegation of six Councillors-elect from Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT on a thank-you visit, led by the Vice Chairman-Elect, Hon. Halidu Chasha. It was a warm and encouraging engagement, reflecting their appreciation and commitment to service. I commend their sense of unity and dedication to the development of the Area Council. To God be the glory. #fy #fyi

Olawepo-Hashim Flags Off FCT Water Project Arise News Sunday March 22 2026

Yesterday evening, I had the privilege of meeting with my brother and the indefatigable Governor of Oyo State,His Excellency Seyi Makinde, where we held fruitful discussions on the urgent need to strengthen unity within the Peoples Democratic Party family .We also focused on the future of Nigeria's Multi-Party democracy. I remain confident that through sustained dialogue and collective resolve, we can reposition our party and contribute meaningfully to the strengthening of Nigeria’s democratic system.

Yesterday, I had the honour of receiving Councillors-Elect from the Bwari Area Council on a thank-you visit. They were led by the Party Chairman, alongside the Coordinator of the Gbenga Hashim Unity Movement and the Speaker of the Bwari Legislative Council. It was a warm and encouraging engagement, reflecting our shared commitment to service, unity, and the continued progress of our communities. I deeply appreciate the gesture and the spirit of cooperation demonstrated during the visit. To God be the glory ! #fyp

We had some engaging and insightful exchanges on the state of the polity yesterday on Arise Television. The conversation touched on key national issues and generated lively perspectives. Here are a few clips from the discussion for your viewing pleasure. #fyp #viral #pdp

Hope rises for PDP as Gbenga Hashim’s shuttle diplomacy yields breakthrough vanguardngr.com/2026/03/hope-r…

INEC does not have the authority to dictate when political parties should conduct their primaries. It’s not the business of INEC to dictate to parties when they should conduct nominations of candidates for elections. vanguardngr.com/2026/02/new-ti…

punchng.com/olawepo-hashim… In reality, the contest was PDP versus PDP. What we witnessed was the deployment of massive resources and state institutions to manufacture the appearance of competition

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) recorded a sweeping victory at Big Cele Settlement in Dutse Alhaji Ward of Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) vanguardngr.com/2026/02/fct-po….

Done and Delivered for PDP

This morning, I joined fellow voters at the Big Cele Polling Unit in Dutse Ward, Bwari Area Council, to cast my vote in the ongoing Area Council election. The process was peaceful, orderly, and well-coordinated. The turnout at my polling unit was impressive, with voters coming out en masse to exercise their civic responsibility. As at the time I cast my vote, approximately 65% voter turnout had already been recorded, a strong testament to the people’s commitment to democracy. To God be the glory. #democracy #VotersRights #fctelection