Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently sack the nation’s Service Chiefs, declaring that Nigeria is “bleeding from every corner” under their watch as insecurity worsens across the country.
Frank, in a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, said the latest killing of soldiers in Borno State by suspected Boko Haram insurgents underscores the complete breakdown of Nigeria’s security architecture and government’s inability to protect lives and property.
“Nigerians are being killed like chickens in every part of this country — North, South, East, and West,” Frank lamented. “Our security system has collapsed. The government must act decisively; this is no longer a time for excuses.”
He accused the nation’s military hierarchy of gross mismanagement and corruption, saying despite the huge annual budgetary allocations to the defense sector, soldiers and police officers remain ill-equipped, underpaid, and demoralized.
“Our men and women on the frontlines are dying because the funds meant for their welfare never reach them. The system is bleeding, and those responsible for our safety have either failed or grown indifferent,” he added.
Frank applauded former U.S. President Donald Trump and Senator Ted Cruz for publicly condemning the wave of killings in Nigeria, describing their stance as “a moral awakening to the conscience of the world.”
“We thank President Trump for his courage and compassion, and Senator Ted Cruz for echoing the same concern. Their voices have rekindled hope in millions of Nigerians who feel forgotten by their leaders,” he said.
He urged other global leaders, rights advocates, and international organizations to join in holding the Nigerian government accountable for what he termed state-enabled insecurity and human rights violations.
Frank, who serves as Ambassador of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) to East Africa and the Middle East, demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
“It is morally indefensible for this government to negotiate with terrorists while detaining peaceful agitators. The world must speak up and demand justice for Nnamdi Kanu,” Frank declared.
He also commended activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore for his consistent advocacy, describing him as “a fearless defender of freedom and justice.”
Frank took a swipe at the Nigerian Senate for attacking Senator Ted Cruz over his comments on Nigeria’s insecurity, calling their response “a disgrace and a tragic reflection of misplaced priorities.”
“Instead of defending failed policies, the Senate should perform its constitutional duties — oversight and accountability. If our lawmakers had done their jobs, foreign leaders wouldn’t need to expose Nigeria’s failures,” he stated.
He cautioned that criticizing foreign voices will not erase the painful reality of daily killings, kidnappings, and lawlessness across the country.
Reaffirming Nigeria’s long-standing ties with the United States, Frank called for deeper cooperation in peacebuilding, democracy, and counterterrorism.
“Nigeria and the United States share a historic friendship rooted in justice, freedom, and human dignity. We must not allow incompetence or intolerance to undermine that relationship,” he concluded.