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Accord Party candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim pledges to protect all faiths in Nigeria
Updated 18:53 WAT, · first published 11 Nov 2026, 18:53 WAT · 2 outlets reporting
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Vanguard reported that Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, the Accord Party presidential candidate, said religious freedom must become a central pillar of Nigeria's security and conflict prevention strategy. Leadership reported that he told the United States Congress and the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom that protecting every Nigerian's right to worship freely should be central to security policy. Both outlets said the pledge was made in a policy brief submitted ahead of a US House hearing.
What we know
- Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim is the Accord Party presidential candidate
- He pledged to protect Christians, Muslims and other faiths
- He addressed the United States Congress and USCIRF
- The pledge was made in a policy brief submitted to the US Congress
Sources
- 2027: I’ll protect Christians, Muslims, other faiths — Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim – Vanguard,
- I Will Protect All Faiths In Nigeria, Olawepo-Hashim Tells US Congress – Leadership,
Updates
- – Story published - 2 outlets
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