The former APC spokesman raises concerns over alleged irregularities in the voter register and accuses the Tinubu administration of reversing its position on fuel subsidy through a temporary petrol discount.
Titiansloaded reports that the Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Frank, has issued a warning to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against any attempt to manipulate the outcome of the 2027 general elections, insisting that Nigerians would not accept electoral fraud.
Frank made the position known in a statement released in Abuja, where he expressed concerns about the credibility of the electoral process and called on the commission to ensure that the next general election reflects the wishes of voters.
He warned that any attempt to compromise the polls could trigger widespread public resistance, adding that Nigerians might be forced to take decisive action if their votes were manipulated.
The former APC chieftain also questioned the integrity of the recently released preliminary national voters’ register, following allegations that some entries contained artificially generated photographs and questionable identities.
He called on INEC to investigate the reported irregularities, authenticate suspicious records and publicly explain the process through which the voter database was compiled.
Frank maintained that addressing the concerns ahead of the elections was necessary to prevent doubts about the credibility of the register from undermining public confidence in the electoral process.
“If the 2027 election is rigged, Nigerians will have no choice but to take their destiny into their own hands. What is happening in France, Germany and other European countries will be child’s play compared with what will happen in Nigeria,” he warned.
His comments followed the release of the preliminary voters’ register by INEC, which reportedly attracted criticism from opposition parties and members of the public over alleged questionable entries.
In a separate development, Frank has called on President Bola Tinubu to apologise to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over the Federal Government’s decision to introduce a temporary petrol discount at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) retail outlets.
The Federal Government had announced a 30-day petrol price reduction as part of efforts to reduce the financial pressure on Nigerians amid rising fuel costs.
Reacting to the announcement, Frank argued that the intervention reflected an approach similar to a proposal previously advanced by Atiku, which he said had attracted criticism from the Tinubu administration.
He insisted that the President should acknowledge the former vice-president’s position and commend him for suggesting measures that could ease the economic difficulties facing Nigerians.
Frank said the government should be more willing to consider policy recommendations based on their potential benefits rather than the political identity of those making them.
He stated, “We expect Tinubu and his government to first apologise to Atiku Abubakar for their previous attacks on his proposal to restore the fuel subsidy if he were elected President.
“Secondly, he should commend and thank him for what we consider an excellent proposal that could help address the current economic hardship facing Nigerians.
“Rather than dismissing his proposal, the government should recognise its potential to provide relief to Nigerians who are struggling with the prevailing economic situation.
“Any government genuinely committed to the welfare of the people should be willing to consider practical ideas that can ease their suffering, irrespective of who puts them forward.”
The former APC spokesman also questioned whether the 30-day discount represented a departure from the administration’s earlier position on fuel subsidy removal.
According to him, the temporary reduction suggests that the government is reconsidering its previous approach after the policy generated widespread economic difficulties.
“Simply put, Tinubu, who maintained a hardline stance on fuel subsidy removal, has gone back to his vomit,” he said.
Frank further urged the President to apologise to Nigerians over the economic consequences of ending the petrol subsidy in May 2023, arguing that the administration should acknowledge the hardship experienced by households and businesses.
He expressed doubts about the long-term effectiveness of the latest intervention, stressing that a temporary price reduction would not adequately address the broader economic challenges confronting citizens.
The former APC spokesman noted that higher petrol prices had contributed to increased transportation and distribution expenses, affecting traders, manufacturers, farmers, small businesses and ordinary households.
He explained that the impact of rising fuel costs extended beyond motorists, as businesses were forced to spend more on operations while consumers faced higher prices for food, transportation and other essential goods.
Frank maintained that Nigerians needed sustainable economic measures capable of improving purchasing power and reducing the cost of living rather than short-term interventions.
His remarks have placed two major issues at the centre of the political debate ahead of 2027: the credibility of the country’s electoral process and the Federal Government’s response to the economic consequences of fuel subsidy removal.
