Timi Frank Appeals to Donald Trump Over Alleged Threats to Nigeria’s 2027 Elections

Former APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary and political activist Comrade Timi Frank has petitioned U.S. President Donald Trump, raising alarm over what he describes as imminent threats to Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In an open letter dated February 7, 2026, Frank accused Nigeria’s ruling party and the leadership of the National Assembly of plotting to entrench a one-party authoritarian system. He termed the alleged agenda as “political genocide” and called on the international community to intervene before the country descends into chaos.

“Nigeria’s general elections scheduled for February 2027 are under serious threat. If current developments are not addressed, they may result in widespread unrest, possible anarchy, and a breakdown of law and order,” Frank warned.

Allegations of Electoral Manipulation

Frank accused the Senate leadership of systematically undermining electoral reforms designed to curb fraud. He claimed that a key provision of the Electoral Act 2022—backed by over 80% of Nigerians—was being targeted to facilitate manipulation of election results.

“The ruling party, working closely with the Nigerian Senate under a highly compromised Senate President, has begun laying the groundwork to manipulate and rig the 2027 general elections,” he alleged, citing the controversial handling of the 2023 polls as precedent.

He criticized the 2023 presidential election outcome, pointing to low voter turnout and international observer reports as evidence of credibility gaps. “The current President was declared winner with only 36.61% of total votes from an eligible voter population exceeding 93 million. These figures alone raise serious concerns about the integrity of the process,” Frank said.

Call for International Intervention

Frank urged the U.S. government and other international bodies to support electoral integrity and consider measures against the Senate President, whom he accused of attempting to silence opposition voices. He also alleged that state institutions—including the military, police, and judiciary—were being pressured to serve partisan interests.

“The 10th National Assembly is widely viewed as one of the weakest in Nigeria’s history,” Frank added, warning that continued disregard for democratic principles could spell disaster for an already fragile nation.

Frank, who serves as United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) Ambassador to East Africa and the Middle East and as a senior adviser to the Global Friendship City Association (GFCA), USA, concluded by calling on the international community to act decisively to safeguard credible elections and prevent Nigeria from sliding into authoritarianism.