Timi Frank warns of political crisis from judiciary use

Comrade Timi Frank, the former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), cautioned that the alleged manipulation of the judiciary to undermine opposition parties could result in a political crisis in Nigeria as the 2027 general elections approach. He accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of using judicial processes to hinder opposition figures and weaken the African Democratic Congress (ADC), particularly targeting former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar.

Frank's statement followed a recent court judgment that he claimed aimed to frustrate Atiku's political ambitions. He called on the United States and the international community to pressure the Nigerian government to uphold democratic values and judicial independence.

Frank also alleged that Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, was acting as an intermediary to influence judicial decisions against opposition politicians. He emphasized the need for the judiciary to remain independent and not be perceived as an extension of the ruling party.