Hashim said Nigerians were no longer interested in symbolic power-sharing arrangements, warning that renewed North–South rhetoric amounted to a betrayal of Nigeria and the spirit of nationhood. It is a direct betrayal of the oath to defend the unity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Hashim said. “Using ethnicity and region to mask incompetence is not only lazy politics; it is a direct insult to Nigerians who are struggling to survive,” Hashim added. Calling on citizens across the country to reject divisive politics, Hashim said the APC would be unable to hide behind regional sentiment in the next election cycle. “Come 2027, Nigerians will vote for leadership, not tribal loyalty.