A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has called on the United States and the international community to impose sanctions on key officials of the Federal Government over alleged actions that could threaten Nigeria’s democracy.
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He made this appeal in a statement issued on Friday.
Timi Frank specifically urged the U.S. government to enforce measures such as visa restrictions, economic sanctions, and asset freezes on top government officials, whom he accused of supporting anti-democratic activities.
He further alleged that the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu is using state institutions to undermine opposition parties ahead of upcoming elections.
According to him, “The aim and goal are to ensure that no political party fields a candidate strong enough to contest with the president,” warning that such actions could plunge the country into crisis if not urgently addressed.
Frank specifically accused institutions such as the judiciary and legislature of being used to frustrate opposition forces, noting that democracy should remain a contest of ideas rather than what he described as a “monarchical system.”
Timi Frank called on the United States, the United Nations, and other global actors to intervene before the situation deteriorates.
“The international community must not wait until Nigeria descends into crisis or conflict before taking action,” he said, adding that any instability in Nigeria, given its population of over 200 million people, could trigger a massive refugee crisis across regions.
This comes as the Independent National Electoral Commission last week delisted the David Mark-led African Democratic Congress leadership.
The opposition party had blamed President Tinubu’s government for INEC’s action.
However, INEC clarified that it derecognized the party over pending court disputes.
