Political activist and former APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Timi Frank, has issued a stark warning to Nigeria’s electoral, judicial, and security institutions: act with integrity ahead of the 2027 general elections or risk plunging the nation into turmoil similar to Nepal’s recent protests.
In a strongly worded statement from Abuja, Frank—who also serves as the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) Ambassador to East Africa and the Middle East—praised INEC for recognizing the David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership.
He called the move “a bold step toward restoring credibility” but said it must be matched by sweeping reforms to rebuild Nigerians’ battered trust.
“Democracy survives only when arbiters remain neutral, courageous, and consistent under pressure,” Frank said. “INEC cannot afford another repeat of the contrived irregularities we saw in 2023. Failure to act right could spark unrest far worse than Nepal’s, considering Nigeria’s poverty and political tension.”
Frank condemned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for what he described as a campaign of intimidation against opposition figures, citing incidents involving Nasir El-Rufai in Kaduna, former AGF Abubakar Malami in Kebbi, and Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour in Lagos.
He urged the ruling party to “end harassment, intimidation, and attacks on dissenting voices” to prevent escalating instability.
The activist demanded urgent constitutional and electoral reforms, including electronic transmission of results, and a purge of partisan elements within INEC.
With Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure as INEC chairman winding down, he called for a replacement “with impeccable integrity and independence.”
Turning to security agencies, Frank warned against their “usual role in rigging elections for the ruling party,” insisting they must prioritize protecting voters and preventing violence.
Frank also cautioned the judiciary to uphold justice without bias: “Nigerians will hold judges accountable. Justice must not only be done but be seen to be done, especially when electoral disputes land on their desks.”
He appealed to the international community—explicitly naming former U.S. President Donald Trump and global partners—to pressure Nigeria’s leaders into implementing reforms and imposing sanctions on officials who compromise elections.
Concluding, Frank urged Nigerians to register, vote, and defend their ballots in 2027, warning: “Without bold reforms and ethical leadership, our democracy faces a dangerous slide into chaos that could erase decades of hard-won progress.”
