Comrade Timi Frank and President Bola Tinubu
A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Timi Frank, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of pursuing a covert agenda to shift Nigeria’s seat of power from Abuja to Lagos, alleging a systematic concentration of national resources in the commercial capital.
In a strongly worded statement, Frank said recent policy directions, federal appointments, and major infrastructure decisions under the current administration point to what he described as an “unmistakable bias” toward Lagos.
“What we are seeing is not accidental. It is a calculated and sustained effort to tilt the nation’s political and economic centre of gravity,” he said.
Frank warned that the alleged pattern, if unchecked, could erode national cohesion and worsen existing regional tensions.
He argued that Nigeria’s diversity demands balanced governance—not what he termed a “one-city agenda.”
“Leadership must reflect fairness. No region should feel excluded in its own country,” he stated.
The activist further claimed that the administration has taken nepotism to a new level, surpassing even criticisms levelled against the government of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
“This level of imbalance is unprecedented,” he alleged.
Frank questioned the value of several international agreements and borrowing arrangements entered into by the government, alleging that many are skewed toward projects in Lagos without broad national benefits.
He challenged the administration to show evidence of strategic investments across key regions.
“Where are the concrete initiatives for agriculture in the North, industry in the South-East, and oil and gas expansion in the South-South?” he asked.
Reacting to the £746 million port refurbishment agreement with the United Kingdom, Frank described the deal as structurally disadvantageous.
According to him, clauses that prioritise British firms for contracts and supplies could leave Nigeria with mounting debt and minimal long-term gains.
“This is how nations get trapped—borrowing to fund projects that ultimately benefit others,” he warned.
Frank also criticised the execution of the Coastal Highway project, arguing that it departs from the blueprint initiated under late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.
He noted that the original design was expected to begin from the Niger Delta corridor but has instead been launched from Lagos.
“The deviation raises serious questions about intent and priorities,” he said, suggesting political timing ahead of 2027.
Frank accused the administration of fostering division along ethnic and regional lines, warning that the consequences could be severe if not addressed.
He also alleged attempts to manipulate public opinion through financial inducements, urging Nigerians to remain vigilant.
“There is a growing feeling of exclusion and disillusionment. That is dangerous for any nation,” he cautioned.
Calling for urgent scrutiny, Frank urged citizens, institutions, and civil society groups to demand accountability in governance and international dealings.
“Nigeria belongs to all of us. Decisions must reflect national interest—not sectional advantage,” he said.