Timi Frank Urges Global Leaders to Protect Atiku Ahead of 2027

Timi Frank, the former deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has written an open letter to President Trump and other world leaders, seeking diplomatic intervention regarding credible threats to the life and political freedom of Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ahead of the 2027 general elections. The letter, sent on Monday, October 19, also addressed the United Nations, African Union, Economic Community of West African States, European Union, and the United Kingdom.

Frank expressed concern that political institutions could be misused against Atiku, potentially leading to his arrest and removal from the campaign trail. He emphasized that any investigations involving opposition figures should be based on credible evidence and respect due process.

Frank also called for independent investigations into allegations of campaign restrictions and political intimidation, urging the international community to deploy credible election observers to ensure the integrity of the elections.