…Says criminals can be defeated with strong political backing
Presidential candidate of the Accord Party for the 2027 general election, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has commended Nigeria’s security agencies for the successful rescue of victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after about 56 days in captivity.
He said the operation demonstrated that the country’s security forces possess the capacity to defeat criminal gangs when given consistent political support.
In a statement issued at the weekend, Hashim described the rescue as a significant victory for the nation and argued that Nigeria’s security challenges stem less from the competence of its armed forces than from the need for sustained political direction and unwavering leadership.
“We have never doubted the ability of Nigeria’s Defence Forces to secure the country. What has often been lacking is clarity of purpose and unwavering political leadership,” he said.
