Nigerian businessman and former Anti-apartheid activist, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has withdrawn from the 2023 presidential race.
The presidential aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), announced his withdrawal on Friday via a statement from his media office.
Hashim who said that certain developments made him withdraw, added that his own day will come.
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He added that he is “retreating not out of the lack of will to fight for our resolve and collective aspiration for a New Nigeria, a struggle which has attracted enormous support. Sometimes will and resolve, energy and preparation may not be enough to engage in an encounter.”
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“I stepped aside believing that another day will come. I hope our party will still be able to find a candidate for the 2023 election that will unite and secure our country. One that will lead an inclusive government, and build a prosperous economy that will not leave anyone behind. I leave the race believing that by the Grace of God my own day will come!”
