Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has asked the Federal Inland Revenue (FIRS) and other federal government agencies not to drag themselves into the politics of 2019 general election.

A statement he issued yesterday in Abuja in reaction to reports of sealing Integrated Logistic Services Nigeria Limited (Intels) office, a company in which the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has interests, by the FIRS, Frank said the action could be a ploy to weaken Atiku ahead of his perceived ambition for 2019.

“This is not the time to play politics with the issues of governance. Could it be another ploy to weaken Atiku ahead of his perceived ambition for 2019?” Frank asked.

While condemning the sealing of Intels by FIRS, Frank wondered why FIRS just realised the non-payment of tax by Intels and Export Free Zone also decided that Intels is operating illegally.
“It is pertinent to note that in the history since the establishment of Intels, no central government has ever brazenly persecuted Intels like this present government.

“The act of the FIRS, NPA, and FTZ as agencies of government is and can be seen to be a calculated attempt to humiliate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
“How come FIRS just realised the non- payment of tax by Intels? The export free zone just realised that Intels is operating illegally. If the agencies just realised all these , it means they have shown total failure in discharging their duties,” he stated.

Frank said the government agencies should learn to follow due process in conduct their affairs.
He warned the government agencies to thread carefully, saying: “My thoughts are that some political leaders, who are afraid of his profile, are hell bent on truncating his perceived ambition.

The APC chieftain pleaded to the presidency to promptly intervene before it gets out of hands.

According to him, “I want to believe that the presidency is not aware of this over bearing and over zealousness on the part of these government agencies. By this, I plead with the presidency to promptly intervene on this matter appropriately in due course before it gets late.
“The good news is that no matter what these agencies of government do, the prerogative and his decision to run for presidency come 2019 is his fundamental right and rightly so if he so desires.
“Nigeria, as it is today, has a lot going on and this latest brazen acts by government agencies is the least on the minds of Nigerians.

“We encourage government agencies to do their work but also take note that governance should not be reduced as a tool to witch hunting individuals and by playing petty politics.
“I see this as an intimidation coming from agencies of government of the day on an innocent Nigerian. We must not be cowed by these agencies of government which want to turn themselves to political actors to gain favour from the government of the day.”

The APC scribe urged Nigerians to rise up against any attempt to vilify any individual in the guise of over zealousness of government agencies.

“Today is Atiku, tomorrow it can be any other person, and for this purpose, we must all stand against this impunity. Let’s all thread carefully as we strive for a better country and democracy.”

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/10/17/clampdown-on-intels-stay-clear-of-politics-frank-tells-firs-npa/

If only your eyes can see how the atiku you're defending has eaten your future........ mind you not in support of Nigerian politicians

What's this one saying?

In return for the service, ship owners/companies are required to pay a pilotage fee, which Intels collects on NPA’s behalf and retains 28 per cent of the revenue as commission for the services rendered.

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That's how you guys will run into trouble.
Space bookers oshi

I dedicate this plot of land to all employee that have only 45min of break but will spend it on Nairaland

Attackers on their way to pull him down.

We practice politics of intolerance of opposition here in Nigeria

This big lips Timi should shut up.
Anything to spite the political prostitute is welcome.

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Just same way Buhari was rebranded as a saint in 2015 and people voted for him, same is about happening to atiku that has milked this nation since time immemorial....it is well with Nigerians

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biacan:
If only your eyes can see how the atiku you're defending has eaten your future........ mind you not in support of Nigerian politicians

how?

can you point any case against Atiku or just speculation?

Imagine this ugly looking man trying to form relevance when APC have confined him to the dustbin of history.

how come you dont know that baba ordered it?

Injustice sponsored by Buhari is the order of the day today but we remain gallant and steadfast that injustice always has tenure while justice is everlasting...God bless Nigeria God bless Nigeria .

Coming from APC's scribe. Buhari has failed everybody including his Party. 2019 will be interesting.

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how?

can you point any case against Atiku or just speculation?

coja... won ti ko wo wa ja.. Halliburton case etc though nobody is saint but seriously we don't need Atiku in 2019.

I dont think this government actually thinks before taking any decision. Now they have made it so obvious that buhari and his henchmen are afraid of atiku . That is even a pulse as they have just added some muscle to the man ambition. Atiku is rich already and has the financial warchest to finance 3 presidential campaigns without feel a pinch

Another used and dump fellow, seeking for attention

The only country in the world where electioneering is more important than performance. #Wasted Nation #Failed leaders

true dat buhari still wan come out for 2019 and as usual zombies will still vote him tufiakwa

Interesting
No government has ever persecuted INTELS.

The export free zone just realised that Intels is operating illegally. If the agencies just realised all these , it means they have shown total failure in discharging their duties.

FIRS, EFCC, NPA, FTZ, among others are already compromised.

They are Federal political agencies

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Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has asked the Federal Inland Revenue (FIRS) and other federal government agencies not to drag themselves into the politics of 2019 general election.

A statement he issued yesterday in Abuja in reaction to reports of sealing Integrated Logistic Services Nigeria Limited (Intels) office, a company in which the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has interests, by the FIRS, Frank said the action could be a ploy to weaken Atiku ahead of his perceived ambition for 2019.

“This is not the time to play politics with the issues of governance. Could it be another ploy to weaken Atiku ahead of his perceived ambition for 2019?” Frank asked.

While condemning the sealing of Intels by FIRS, Frank wondered why FIRS just realised the non-payment of tax by Intels and Export Free Zone also decided that Intels is operating illegally.
“It is pertinent to note that in the history since the establishment of Intels, no central government has ever brazenly persecuted Intels like this present government.

“The act of the FIRS, NPA, and FTZ as agencies of government is and can be seen to be a calculated attempt to humiliate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
“How come FIRS just realised the non- payment of tax by Intels? The export free zone just realised that Intels is operating illegally. If the agencies just realised all these , it means they have shown total failure in discharging their duties,” he stated.

Frank said the government agencies should learn to follow due process in conduct their affairs.
He warned the government agencies to thread carefully, saying: “My thoughts are that some political leaders, who are afraid of his profile, are hell bent on truncating his perceived ambition.

The APC chieftain pleaded to the presidency to promptly intervene before it gets out of hands.

According to him, “I want to believe that the presidency is not aware of this over bearing and over zealousness on the part of these government agencies. By this, I plead with the presidency to promptly intervene on this matter appropriately in due course before it gets late.
“The good news is that no matter what these agencies of government do, the prerogative and his decision to run for presidency come 2019 is his fundamental right and rightly so if he so desires.
“Nigeria, as it is today, has a lot going on and this latest brazen acts by government agencies is the least on the minds of Nigerians.

“We encourage government agencies to do their work but also take note that governance should not be reduced as a tool to witch hunting individuals and by playing petty politics.
“I see this as an intimidation coming from agencies of government of the day on an innocent Nigerian. We must not be cowed by these agencies of government which want to turn themselves to political actors to gain favour from the government of the day.”

The APC scribe urged Nigerians to rise up against any attempt to vilify any individual in the guise of over zealousness of government agencies.

“Today is Atiku, tomorrow it can be any other person, and for this purpose, we must all stand against this impunity. Let’s all thread carefully as we strive for a better country and democracy.”

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/10/17/clampdown-on-intels-stay-clear-of-politics-frank-tells-firs-npa/

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