The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja is set to resume the substantive hearing today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in a high-stakes suit filed by prominent politician and energy businessman, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim. Dr. Olawepo-Hashim, a key chieftain of the Accord Party, is seeking a judicial order to compel the party’s leadership to formally recognize him as its valid presidential candidate for the 2027 general election and subsequently forward his credentials to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The court had previously adjourned the matter to today to allow all parties in the litigation to file and serve their respective substantive responses. Dr. Olawepo-Hashim’s legal team is arguing that he remains the legitimate face of the party’s presidential aspirations, urging the court to intervene and halt any internal maneuvers aimed at undermining his candidacy.
However, the legal battle promises to be highly contentious, as the national leadership of the Accord Party has strongly opposed the suit. The party has publicly distanced itself from Olawepo-Hashim’s claims, asserting that no official presidential primary elections have been conducted to produce him or any other individual as the party’s flagbearer. As the Federal High Court reconvenes today, political stakeholders and legal analysts are closely monitoring the proceedings, which are expected to shape the early alignment of opposition forces ahead of the 2027 general election.
