Former APC Official Accuses President Tinubu of Plotting to Sabotage Presidential Election Tribunal.
In a startling revelation, Comrade Timi Frank, the former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is orchestrating a plan to disrupt the proceedings of the Presidential Election Tribunal (PET).
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Frank claimed that Tinubu’s alleged actions are aimed at imposing a state of emergency in Nigeria under the pretext of unrest in neighboring Niger.
According to Frank’s statement released on Friday in Abuja, President Tinubu is exploiting his position as the ECOWAS chairman to secure validation for his contested electoral victory in Nigeria.
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The former APC official asserted that Tinubu’s insistence on military action in Niger is a calculated move to bolster his own political standing, gain international recognition, and legitimize his administration.
“It is evident to perceptive observers that Tinubu is contemplating a scenario that might precipitate war in Niger. This, in turn, could furnish him with the pretext to impose a state of emergency within Nigeria, thus halting the ongoing sessions of the Presidential Election tribunal,” Frank stated.
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Critically highlighting the lack of strong democratic practices in the region, Frank condemned the silence of ECOWAS Heads of States and Governments when presidents unlawfully seize electoral mandates and manipulate constitutional provisions to extend their tenures in office. He expressed concern over ECOWAS leaders only reacting to situations when a fellow president has been overthrown, like the recent coup in Niger.
While Frank voiced support for efforts to restore democratic governance in Niger, he firmly rejected any attempts by Tinubu to exploit the situation in Niger to undermine the ongoing court process meant to determine the true winner of Nigeria’s February 25th, 2023 Presidential election.
The allegations made by Timi Frank have added fuel to the already tense political landscape in Nigeria. As the nation awaits further developments, these accusations may have significant implications for the credibility of the electoral process and democratic principles in the country. The eyes of the nation will be closely watching how this situation unfolds in the coming days.
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