By Muhammad Mamman
A prominent political activist and former All Progressives Congress (APC) official has sounded the alarm over Nigeria’s democratic future, saying that the 2027 general election is under serious threat if electoral laws are weakened and key reforms stalled. 
Comrade Timi Frank, the former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC, has written an open letter to United States President Donald Trump, accusing Nigeria’s ruling party and the leadership of the National Assembly of attempting to undermine the integrity of the next polls. 
In the February 7 letter, Frank warned that parliamentarians are deliberately watering down electoral reforms intended to curb fraud and increase transparency, describing the moves as a threat to democratic stability and potentially leading to “widespread unrest, possible anarchy, and a breakdown of law and order.” 
Frank alleges that key provisions of the Electoral Act — including measures backed by a majority of Nigerians — are being removed to benefit those in power and entrench a one-party system. He described the situation as “political genocide” against ordinary citizens. 
The activist has called on the international community to intervene, urging global leaders to pressure Nigerian authorities to safeguard the electoral process, saying failure to act could fuel violent conflict ahead of the 2027 polls. 
Frank’s warnings echo broader concerns from civil society groups, opposition politicians, and legal experts who have criticised delays in passing electoral reform bills and the Senate’s recent rejection of key transparency clauses, including provisions on real-time electronic results transmission. 
So far, neither the APC leadership nor the Senate has publicly responded to Frank’s allegations, but his appeal has intensified debate about Nigeria’s ability to hold credible, free and fair elections in 2027. 
