Political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has strongly condemned the recently concluded elections in Tanzania, Cameroon, and Ivory Coast, describing them as “sham exercises” and “a disgrace to the African continent.”
Frank said what transpired in the three countries were not genuine elections but “selections” tainted by manipulation, intimidation, and political violence.
He lamented that rather than allowing the will of the people to prevail, African leaders have continued to subvert democracy through fraudulent electoral processes.
“These elections are a disgrace and shame to Africa. In this 21st century, the continent should be making democratic progress, but what we see instead is the growing culture of rigging, violence, and oppression,” Frank said.
He called on the international community, including the United Nations, the United States, and the European Union, to reject the outcomes of such manipulated elections and to hold the perpetrators accountable.
According to him, global institutions must act swiftly to safeguard democracy on the continent before the situation deteriorates into widespread instability.
“If nothing is done, this systematic rigging may soon lead to widespread civil unrest and more coups across the continent,” he warned.
Frank, who serves as the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) Ambassador to East Africa and the Middle East, urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate leaders of the affected countries for electoral violence and related abuses.
“The U.S. and EU should impose targeted sanctions on these leaders and their cronies who have destroyed the democratic process in their countries,” he stated.
He accused African leaders of betraying the ideals of the continent’s founding fathers through greed and corruption, noting that their selfishness has derailed Africa’s unity and progress.
“The Africa we see today is not the one our heroes fought for.
“The dream of unity, one currency, and one passport has been replaced by selfishness and deceit.
“With these corrupt and greedy leaders, the vision of our founding fathers cannot be achieved,” he said.
Frank urged African youths to remain steadfast in defending democracy and protecting their right to vote, stressing that those who died in the struggle for electoral justice are heroes.
“Those who have died defending their votes are heroes. The young generation must continue to resist oppression and stand for justice,” he added.
He also raised concerns over post-election protests in Tanzania, urging global attention to citizens’ grievances against electoral malpractice.
“The people are aggrieved because they know the election was rigged even before the announcement of results. The world must act now,” Frank said.
Turning his attention to Nigeria, Frank cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that the polls must not be manipulated.
“Nigeria’s 2027 election must not be business as usual.
“Any attempt to subvert the people’s will will be strongly resisted. Nigerians will no longer remain silent,” he warned.
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