Timi Frank Appeals to Trump Over Threats to Atiku's Safety

Timi Frank, the former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, has reached out to U.S. President Donald Trump and other international leaders, urging them to intervene over alleged threats to the safety and political freedom of Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections.

In an open letter, Frank expressed concerns about reports suggesting plans to intimidate or arrest Atiku, calling for diplomatic engagement from the U.S., United Nations, African Union, ECOWAS, European Union, and the United Kingdom to ensure the safety of opposition leaders. He emphasized the necessity for an independent investigation into these allegations, warning that any misuse of law enforcement against opposition candidates would undermine democracy.

Frank specifically mentioned concerns regarding the potential involvement of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in politically motivated actions against Atiku, advocating for investigations based on credible evidence and due process.