Former APC Spokesman Timi Frank Bags International Appointment, Details Emerge
- Ambassador Timi Frank has been appointed GFCA Senior Advisor to strengthen Africa-US city partnerships
- Frank is expected to guide programmes in youth leadership, culture, education, and public service exchanges
- The GFCA aims to expand cooperation across Africa, deepening long-term ties with US communities
The Global Friendship City Association (GFCA), a US-based international cooperation group, has named Nigerian politician and diplomat Ambassador Timi Frank as its new senior advisor.
The role is aimed at helping strengthen ties between African cities and communities in the United States through city partnerships, youth programmes, and cultural exchanges.
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The announcement was made on Wednesday, November 25, in San Francisco, California, as GFCA highlighted its plans to deepen long-term cooperation with Africa.
GFCA’s executive director, Jonathan Ginsberg, said Frank’s political background and diplomatic work make him a strong addition to the team. He praised Frank’s experience across Africa, saying it would help the organisation push its mission of connecting cities and empowering young people.
Frank previously served as the deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He has been active in issues of governance, accountability, and citizen participation. Internationally, he also represents the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) as Ambassador to East Africa and the Middle East.
In his new position, Frank will guide GFCA’s efforts to build stronger partnerships between African and American cities. He is expected to support programmes in education, public service, innovation, culture, and youth leadership.
Timi Frank to expand Africa–USA city partnerships
Reacting to the appointment, Frank said he felt honoured to join GFCA at a time when people-to-people diplomacy is shaping Africa–US relations. He described the role as both a privilege and a responsibility.
He also expressed excitement about helping expand “friendship city” partnerships and creating more opportunities for young people in both regions.
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GFCA, based in California’s Bay Area, is an independent non-profit organisation focused on promoting global cooperation through dialogue, cultural exchange, and joint community development.
With Frank’s entry into the leadership team, the association says it is ready to expand its work across Africa and strengthen cross-regional collaboration.
Frank calls for Wike’s suspension, probe
Earlier, Timi Frank, a former APC deputy publicity secretary, urged Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately suspend and probe Nyesom Wike over alleged US property and land‑allocation scandals in the FCT.
Frank argued that shielding Wike while previously suspending others over lesser allegations undermines public trust in anti‑corruption efforts and sends a dangerous message of impunity.
He demanded an independent investigation, warning that failure to act could tarnish the government’s credibility, especially ahead of the 2027 election.
Timi Frank asks Tinubu to sack service chiefs
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Timi Frank had urged Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately sack the service chiefs over Nigeria’s worsening security situation.
As earlier reported by Legit.ng, Frank described the rising wave of killings, kidnappings, and banditry as evidence that the country’s security architecture has collapsed under the current leadership.
The protest came after a fresh killing of soldiers and renewed insurgency activity, which Frank said underscores the urgent need for a complete reshuffle of top security command.
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