A wave of defections from the All Progressives Congress has hit Kano, Jigawa and Katsina states as former party members and stakeholders declared support for the Accord Party and its presidential hopeful, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The endorsements were announced during separate mobilisation meetings across the three states, where political leaders, youth groups and women stakeholders pledged to work for Hashim's emergence in the next presidential election.
The defectors attributed their decision to growing dissatisfaction with the country's economic situation, insecurity and what they described as a widening gap between government and the people.
Speaking in Kano, former APC stakeholder, Goje Bashir, said he and hundreds of supporters had joined the Accord Party after losing confidence in the ruling party. He described Hashim as a credible leader capable of uniting Nigerians and providing a fresh political alternative.
A former APC chieftain, Rabi Fagge, said a political realignment was taking shape across the North, adding that many citizens were seeking leadership focused on development, accountability and national renewal.
In Jigawa and Katsina states, party stakeholders expressed similar views, arguing that Nigerians were increasingly interested in leaders capable of improving security, reviving the economy and enhancing citizens' welfare.
The women leader of the Hashim Progressive Movement, Aisha Ibrahim, said the North-West was preparing for another major political shift after playing a significant role in previous elections. She expressed confidence that the region would support Hashim's ambition in 2027.
Also speaking, Jigawa State Coordinator of the movement, Abdulrasheed Ali, described Hashim as a leader of integrity, while Katsina coordinator, Muhammad Abdullahi, said economic hardship had increased public demand for an alternative political platform.
Representatives of Hashim, led by Abdulrazaq Hamzat and accompanied by Abubakar Kana, said the endorsements reflected growing cross-party support for the Accord Party's agenda of democratic reforms, economic recovery, security and inclusive governance.
They added that grassroots mobilisation efforts would continue across the country as the movement seeks to expand its support base ahead of the 2027 elections. Political observers say the North-West remains a crucial voting bloc whose political direction could significantly influence the outcome of future national polls.
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