Timi Frank Labels Recent Elections in Tanzania, Cameroon, and Ivory Coast a ‘Sham and Disgrace’ to Africa

Timi Frank, a political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has strongly condemned the recent elections held in Tanzania, Cameroon, and Ivory Coast, branding the exercises as a “sham” and “a disgrace to the African continent.”

Dependable NG reports that in a statement released on Thursday, Frank asserted that what transpired in the three African nations were not genuine elections but rather “selections” that were heavily marred by widespread manipulation, voter intimidation, and political terrorism. He expressed deep dismay that incumbent African leaders are persistently imposing themselves on their populations through fraudulent means instead of allowing the democratic will of the people to prevail.

The activist warned that in the 21st century, Africa ought to be making significant democratic progress. He lamented, however, that what is observable is a worrying expansion of the culture of rigging, violence, and oppression. Frank specifically urged the international community, including the United Nations, the United States, and the European Union, to refuse to recognize or congratulate the outcomes of such fraudulent electoral processes.

Frank stressed that the global community must take decisive and immediate steps to rescue democracy in Africa before the continent descends further into chaos. He cautioned that if the systematic rigging is left unchecked, it could soon lead to widespread civil unrest and an increase in military coups across the continent. To prevent this, he called on the U.S. and EU to impose targeted sanctions on the leaders and their cronies who he believes have actively destroyed the democratic processes in their respective countries. Furthermore, Frank cautioned Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the polls must not follow the same path of manipulation seen elsewhere in Africa. He concluded with a warning that any attempt to subvert the people’s will in Nigeria would be strongly resisted.