A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has appealed to United States President Donald Trump to assist diplomatic efforts geared toward making certain credible common elections in Nigeria in 2027.
In an open letter titled “No Mandate From Fraud: Election 2027,” Frank urged the US authorities to assist measures that promote electoral integrity, together with encouraging accountability for electoral offences.
He known as for engagement with Nigerian political leaders and electoral authorities forward of the elections to strengthen public confidence within the course of.
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Frank expressed issues about public perceptions of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and stated early diplomatic engagement would assist construct belief within the electoral course of forward of the polls.
“The time to act is before the elections, not after,” he stated, calling for proactive engagement to assist electoral integrity.
He urged Washington to contemplate deploying a high-level delegation to Nigeria and to work with worldwide companions to encourage dedication to a reputable electoral course of.
Frank stated electoral officers, judicial officers and safety personnel have vital roles in safeguarding elections and must be inspired to uphold neutrality and professionalism.
He pressured that safety businesses ought to stay politically impartial and defend voters no matter political affiliation.
He linked credible elections to cooperative management, financial growth and nationwide stability, including that improved governance may handle among the components influencing migration.
Frank stated his proposal was geared toward strengthening bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and the United States in areas resembling safety, power growth and financial partnership.
He urged the Trump administration to make electoral integrity a precedence in its diplomatic engagement with Nigeria forward of the 2027 common elections.
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