Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has accused President Bola Tinubu of orchestrating efforts to remove Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from office. This claim follows a controversial ruling from the Federal High Court that has halted the monthly financial allocations due to Rivers State.

In a statement released on November 1 in Abuja, Frank condemned the court’s decision, asserting that it is part of a larger strategy by Tinubu to pressure Fubara into joining the APC or face removal from his position. He described the ruling as a tactic orchestrated by the President, stating, “This ruling is a script written by the President.”

Frank expressed concern over Tinubu’s silence amid what he perceives as constitutional violations occurring in Rivers State. He argued that the President is frustrated with Fubara for not aligning with the APC and alleged that federal institutions, including security agencies, have been mobilized against the governor to force compliance with the President’s directives. He specifically referenced Justice Joyce Abdulmalik’s order regarding the state’s statutory allocations as an example of this coercion.

The former APC official warned of severe consequences if the federal government continues its actions against Rivers State. He urged Tinubu to refrain from interfering in the state’s affairs, emphasizing that any disruption to Rivers’ financial allocations or attempts to remove Fubara would incite widespread resistance. “There will be consequences for any illegal actions aimed at destabilizing Rivers State,” he warned, holding Tinubu accountable for any harm that might befall Fubara and the residents of Rivers State.

Frank also called on the international community to intervene, suggesting that outside pressure could help halt Tinubu’s alleged plot against the governor. He noted that ongoing instability in the region could threaten the operations of International Oil Companies (IOCs). “A stitch in time saves nine. The IOCs need peace to operate,” he concluded, urging prompt action to address the situation