Explosive Claim! Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim Says Bola Ahmed Tinubu Was ‘Drinking Cognac Abroad’ During PDP Struggle
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Former presidential aspirant Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was outside the country during the struggle against military rule, alleging he was “drinking cognac abroad” while members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were confronting the regime.
Olawepo-Hashim made the remarks during an appearance on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, where he spoke about the resilience and history of the PDP.
He recounted events surrounding the death of former military ruler Sani Abacha, noting that many PDP figures were imprisoned at the time. He also described being involved in discussions with Ibrahim Babangida and members of the G-34 and civil society groups who opposed the military government, stating that civilians were actively negotiating Nigeria’s return to democracy amid tense conditions.
Meanwhile, Olawepo-Hashim recently indicated that efforts are underway to reconcile the two factions within the PDP. His comments followed a Court of Appeal ruling in Abuja that dismissed the faction led by Taminu Turaki and upheld an earlier Federal High Court decision restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognising the outcome of the party’s 2025 national convention in Ibadan.
Speaking further on Arise Television, he said both factions have agreed that continuing legal battles at the Supreme Court would not serve the party’s interests, signaling a willingness to pursue reconciliation instead.
