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Political activist, Comrade Timi Frank, has called on the United States Government to investigate and sanction the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over alleged actions capable of undermining Nigeria’s democracy.



Frank’s demand followed a viral video in which Gbajabiamila was quoted as telling Hon Leke Abejide, during his wife’s 50th birthday that: “Don’t come to APC. Stay in ADC and scatter them. We like what you’re doing… stay in ADC and win your election… bring Bala Gombe, and we’ll support him. Good luck in court.”



Describing the remarks as “reckless” and dangerous, the former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said they point to a deliberate attempt to weaken opposition parties and erode democratic institutions.



“Your statement, as Chief of Staff, raises serious concerns about the determination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s regime to truncate democracy,” he said, adding that “inference can be made that there is an infringement on the independence of the judiciary.”



He warned that any suggestion that courts could be influenced “undermines public confidence in democratic institutions,” citing references to political actors, including Leke Abejide, as requiring clarification to avoid “dangerous interpretations.”



Frank argued that Gbajabiamila’s comments effectively confirm the Presidency’s involvement in crises rocking opposition parties such as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and the African Democratic Congress (ADC).



“When a Chief of Staff speaks, it reflects the body language of the President. This points to a deliberate attempt to weaken opposition and consolidate power,” he said.



He further claimed that state influence, including the use of the judiciary, is being deployed against opposition parties. “The audacity of the statement suggests nothing will happen even if opposition parties are destabilised. That is dangerous,” he added.



Frank described Gbajabiamila as “an alter ego of the President” who had “displayed the arrogance of power,” insisting that public office holders must uphold restraint, respect for the rule of law and constitutional order.



He also urged U.S. authorities to probe Gbajabiamila’s activities and financial dealings.



“As an American citizen, he should be held accountable. We want to know if he is meeting his tax obligations in line with his earnings in Nigeria,” Frank said, describing him as “a bad ambassador of the United States.”



“We want to be sure that all earnings, including those from official and business engagements in Nigeria, are properly declared and taxed,” he added.



On accountability, Frank insisted resignation was the only honourable option.



“We call for your resignation with immediate effect. If such a statement were made in the United States, the official involved would have resigned forthwith,” he said.



He disclosed plans to petition the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, stressing that “those entrusted with leadership must reflect humility, constitutional awareness and respect for separation of powers.”



“Power is transient, but institutions must endure. Any comment that diminishes their independence must be corrected,” he added.



The call comes amid rising concerns over the stability of Nigeria’s multiparty system and allegations of increasing pressure on opposition parties.

Why would a supposedly intelligent person call on a foreign government to investigate what is essentially a domestic issue in his own country?
Is Nigeria a vassal to the United States?
This pathetic habit of calling on the United States for this and that is just annoying.

ElSudani:
Why would a supposedly intelligent person call on a foreign government to investigate what is essentially a domestic issue in his own country?
Is Nigeria a vassal to the United States?
This pathetic habit of calling on the United States for this and that is just annoying.

the person in question is a US citizen

bazoodo:
the person in question is a US citizen

Regardless, if a US citizen commits a crime in another country would he be handed over to the US to be tried?

This usual calling on the US and foreign bodies for every local issue is no more fashionable.

ElSudani:
Regardless, if a US citizen commits a crime in another country would he be handed over to the US to be tried?

Sometimes, YES.

That statement from gbaja is a low low it shows APC are scared to the pant.
If he could say this in the public he will do more in private to make sure there is problem in the opposition camp.
But
The APC is not sure of victory and they know it.

Elusive001:
Sometimes, YES.

Give me an example.

ElSudani:
Give me an example.

Maduro is in US prison for crimes against hos people....APC leaders are towing same line ...of they think they can intimidate the opposition and the people and call it democracy....then they will all be rounded up

You mean the US where the president asked Texas to Gerrymander and find five new votes for him?

The same president who lost in 2020 asked the lieutenant Governor of Georgia, Brad Raffensperger to find him votes "I just want to find 11,780 votes,".

That America?

They are definitely not the Bastion of democracy they've been pretending to be.

Timi Frank should be ashamed of himself.

cr7lomo:
Maduro is in US prison for crimes against hos people....APC leaders are towing same line ...of they think they can intimidate the opposition and the people and call it democracy....then they will all be rounded up

Stop the lies.

US claimed Maduro was involved in dug trafficking.

cr7lomo:
Maduro is in US prison for crimes against hos people....APC leaders are towing same line ...of they think they can intimidate the opposition and the people and call it democracy....then they will all be rounded up

So, Maduro was handed over to the US by the Venezuela government? Trump has about 30 convictions will America hand him over to ICJ for trial?

Flangelo12:
You mean the US where the president asked Texas to Gerrymander and find five new votes for him?

The same president who lost in 2020 asked the lieutenant Governor of Georgia, Brad Raffensperger to find him votes "I just want to find 11,780 votes,".

That America?

They are definitely not the Bastion of democracy they've been pretending to be.

Timi Frank should be ashamed of himself.

Don't mind these clowns.

bazoodo:
the person in question is a US citizen

Don’t hide behind dual citizenship, let’s emancipate ourselves from mental slavery, the infraction allegedly committed by Gbajabiamila can be sufficiently handled by the Nigerian Justice Administration. What type of a country are we bequeathing to our future generations. Is it a Nigeria that when America sneezes, the rest of us will catch cold? The USA is not the UN. For about 3 months, Iran has not only challenged and squared up to the combination of both USA and Israel, it has shut down the Strait of Hormuz. Nigeria is a sovereign state, for crying out loud.

All I see is inferiority complex.
Since when did Americans petition Nigeria or any other countries to intervene in their internal affairs.
They sha wan enter Aso Rock through back door.

cr7lomo:
Maduro is in US prison for crimes against hos people....APC leaders are towing same line ...of they think they can intimidate the opposition and the people and call it democracy....then they will all be rounded up

Maduro was kidnapped by the US government...

In a sane country, both him and the President would have honorably resigned.

Axis313:
All I see is inferiority complex.
Since when did Americans petition Nigeria or any other countries to intervene in their internal affairs.
They sha wan enter Aso Rock through back door.

yen yen yen as usual


America is the custodian of democracy in the whole world.

If you believe you can measure up to America then produce all your military weapons and other things and don't run to them looking for used and outdated military weapons to buy

This one is still fool at his age. It was US that employed him?
Go sack ahm....I guess Gbaja talk pained you to your bone marrow