ABUJA/Nigeria: Comrade Timi Frank, the former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has implored African leaders, particularly Nigeria, to draw lessons from Liberia’s recent Presidential election and the actions of both the opposition candidate, Dr. Joseph Boakai, and the incumbent President, George Weah.
In a statement from Abuja, Frank emphasizes the need for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Nigeria’s security agencies to glean insights from Liberia’s experience as they gear up for the 2027 elections.
Amidst congratulations to President-Elect Boakai for his hard-fought win and commendations for President Weah’s graceful concession, Frank urges Boakai to leverage his victory to unite Liberia. He underscores the importance of fulfilling campaign promises, fostering unity, and extending forgiveness to those who opposed him—a concerted effort to fortify Liberia for the collective benefit of its citizens and all Africans.
Frank highlights the broader significance of such events, noting that they showcase the potential for positive change when African leaders prioritize integrity and righteousness. He pays tribute to leaders like Weah, former President John Mahama of Ghana, and former President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, who, as incumbents, gracefully conceded defeat, leaving indelible marks on African history.
However, Frank expresses concern about Nigeria’s deteriorating state due to inadequate leadership, urging state institutions to prioritize the nation’s welfare over individual interests.
He scathingly criticizes President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, asserting that it lacks the moral standing to laud Weah’s acceptance of defeat due to its history of power-hungry maneuvers, compromising state institutions, and alleged electoral manipulations.
Frank accuses the Nigerian president of hypocrisy, emphasizing the absence of congratulatory messages from opposition candidates following the 2023 Presidential Poll, citing overt manipulations and collusion with state bodies. He casts a shadow on the neutrality of INEC, security agencies, and the Judiciary, asserting their complicity in undermining the electoral process.
He stated that the erosion of trust in Nigeria’s institutions is steering the country toward a one-party dominance fueled by unscrupulous political actors.
He lambasts the compromised integrity of Nigeria’s Judiciary and security agencies, lamenting their betrayal of the electorate and contributing to Nigeria’s tarnished image as a land marred by fraud and corruption, rather than being the touted giant of Africa.
His hope is for Nigeria’s electoral bodies and security agencies to heed the lessons from Liberia’s experience and commit to upholding fairness and justice in the 2027 polls, steering the nation back toward its intended path as a beacon of democracy and integrity on the African continent.
