Timi Frank Appeals to Trump for Credible 2027 Elections

Timi Frank, the former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, has appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump for diplomatic intervention to ensure that Nigeria's 2027 general elections are free, fair, and credible.

In an open letter titled “No Mandate From Fraud: Election 2027,” Frank urged the U.S. government to impose targeted sanctions, including visa bans and asset freezes, on electoral officials, judicial officers, and security personnel involved in electoral manipulation. He expressed concerns regarding the composition of the Independent National Electoral Commission, alleging ethnic concentration in key positions linked to President Bola Tinubu's ethnic group, which he believes compromises the commission's impartiality.

Frank emphasized the need for the Trump administration to engage with Tinubu and other political leaders before the elections, advocating for immediate action to prevent potential electoral crises. He called for a high-level U.S. delegation to Nigeria to ensure electoral integrity and stated that anyone manipulating election results should face individual consequences.