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Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has alleged that a new scheme is being put in place to remove the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from the political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.

Frank made the claim in a statement issued on Monday, warning that any effort to prevent the ADC from participating in the next general election could throw the country into political turmoil.

He maintained that Nigerians would strongly oppose any move aimed at excluding both the ADC and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, from the electoral process.

“We have been reliably informed of a fresh plot to use the judiciary and INEC to remove the ADC from the ballot come 2027. The ADC has always been the main target.

“The ultimate objective is to ensure that the ADC and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, do not participate in the 2027 election at all costs,” he said.

According to Frank, any attempt to remove the ADC from the political process would have serious implications for the country’s democratic reputation.

He called on Nigerians to remain alert and pay close attention to what he described as a disturbing trend allegedly being driven by the ruling party in its bid to retain power.

“I urge Nigerians to take this warning seriously because a new twist in this plot will soon surface. What is being perfected is a dark agenda designed to silence opposition parties and perpetrate a massive electoral fraud ahead of the 2027 general election,” he alleged.

Frank further accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of abandoning democratic principles and using state institutions against opposition groups, particularly the ADC.

“I call on the international community, especially the United States’ government, to intervene and ensure that Nigeria does not descend into crisis because of the desperation of those in power.

“The current administration has thrown decorum to the wind and appears determined to truncate democracy for selfish political interests by deploying state institutions against the opposition,” he said.

He also cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and members of the judiciary against becoming instruments of any alleged anti-democratic agenda.

According to him, Nigerians, the international community and future generations would hold such institutions accountable for their actions.

“We are already aware of what is being planned. Those behind this conspiracy within the presidency are known to us, and their identities will be made available to the international community as individuals who enabled impunity and democratic barbarism in Nigeria,” he declared.

“Nigeria’s democracy must not be disrupted by the desperation of a few individuals who are determined to hold on to power at all costs,” he said.

Frank’s remarks followed similar concerns recently raised by Atiku Abubakar, the ADC presidential candidate, who alleged that there were ongoing efforts to use the judiciary and other channels to weaken the party.

His comments also come in the aftermath of a Federal High Court ruling in Lokoja, which last Friday nullified an earlier judgment that had directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the ADC as a political party.

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