Former Presidential Aspirant Gbenga Olawepo Hashim Resigns From PDP Citing Unending Internal Crises

Former PDP presidential aspirant Gbenga Olawepo Hashim resigns from the party, citing irreconcilable factions and a refusal to support a failing political system.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 7, 2026, 7:09 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Politics Nigeria

A Formal Exit From the Main Opposition

The Peoples Democratic Party has suffered a notable loss as former presidential aspirant Gbenga Olawepo Hashim announced his immediate resignation from the organization. In a formal letter addressed to the party chairman of Usuma Ward in the Bwari Area Council, Hashim stated that he could no longer remain within a structure engulfed in persistent and unending crises. This departure marks the end of his tenure with the PDP, as he seeks to distance himself from a political body he describes as fundamentally divided into two dominant and irreconcilable factions.

Critique of Internal Leadership and Democratic Integrity

Hashim’s resignation is rooted in a deep dissatisfaction with the current trajectory of the party’s internal governance. He lamented that a party founded by committed patriots has been brought to its knees by individuals who have prioritized personal gain over public service. According to the businessman, the PDP’s inability to field credible candidates and its failure to uphold democratic values made his continued membership a violation of his personal convictions. He emphasized that remaining part of the current arrangement would appear to legitimize a political charade designed to favor pre-determined outcomes.

Alarm Over Widespread Insecurity and Economic Distress

The activist used his exit as a platform to highlight the severe challenges currently facing the Nigerian state. Hashim pointed to the tragic and continuous loss of innocent lives, noting that terrorist violence has claimed over eighteen thousand people during the current administration’s tenure. He characterized the security situation as a series of terrorist wars affecting four of the nation’s six regions. By resigning, Hashim aims to protest what he views as a lack of integrity among leaders who remain silent while the economy crumbles and poverty reaches unprecedented levels.