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According to a statement shared with Saturday PUNCH, Hashim gave the warning on Friday during a solidarity visit to the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, following the recent attack on the activist and members of his team in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. While Sowore alleged that armed men attacked him and members of his entourage, the Ekiti State Police Command initially described the incident as an altercation involving the activist and some individuals at the restaurant.
Context & Background
✦The Ekiti State Government also denied involvement in the incident and called on the police to conduct a thorough investigation.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2027:File photo: Accord Party presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim The presidential candidate of the Accord, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has warned political parties and their supporters against resorting to violence ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying the country cannot afford to compound its security challenges with politically motivated attacks.Saturday:According to a statement shared with Saturday PUNCH, Hashim gave the warning on Friday during a solidarity visit to the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, following the recent attack on the activist and members of his team in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
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Key Takeaways
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✦According to a statement shared with Saturday PUNCH, Hashim gave the warning on Friday during a solidarity visit to the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, following the recent attack on the activist and members of his team in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
✦While Sowore alleged that armed men attacked him and members of his entourage, the Ekiti State Police Command initially described the incident as an altercation involving the activist and some individuals at the restaurant.
✦The Ekiti State Government also denied involvement in the incident and called on the police to conduct a thorough investigation.
Key Facts:2027: File photo: Accord Party presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim The presidential candidate of the Accord, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has warned political parties and their supporters against resorting to violence ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying the country cannot afford to compound its security challenges with politically motivated attacks.Saturday: According to a statement shared with Saturday PUNCH, Hashim gave the warning on Friday during a solidarity visit to the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, following the recent attack on the activist and members of his team in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
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The presidential candidate of the Accord, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has warned political parties and their supporters against resorting to violence ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying the…
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What is the latest development regarding Omoyele Sowore?
According to a statement shared with Saturday PUNCH, Hashim gave the warning on Friday during a solidarity visit to the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, following the recent attack on the activist and members of his team in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
While Sowore alleged that armed men attacked him and members of his entourage, the Ekiti State Police Command initially described the incident as an altercation involving the activist and some individuals at the restaurant.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
File photo: Accord Party presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim The presidential candidate of the Accord, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has warned political parties and their supporters against resorting to violence ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying the country cannot afford to compound its security challenges with politically motivated attacks.
