Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, the Accord Party’s 2027 presidential hopeful, recently praised Nigerian security forces for their successful operation in Oyo State. The rescue, which freed victims held for 50 days in the Oriire Local Government Area, serves as a reminder that state actors can effectively combat criminality when backed by clear political resolve.
According to the former candidate, the success of this mission highlights that Nigerian security agencies possess the necessary expertise to protect the nation. He emphasized that past regional peacekeeping efforts in Liberia and Sierra Leone through ECOMOG solidify the military’s track record of competence. The core issue remains a requirement for more consistent leadership and strategic focus.
Addressing the Federal Government, Olawepo-Hashim urged officials to apply this same level of urgency and coordination to ongoing kidnapping crises throughout the country. He maintained that no community should feel abandoned when the government holds the power to intervene. The statement concluded with high praise for the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Department of State Services for their professionalism, alongside well wishes for the rescued victims’ recovery.
