US Lobbying Firm hired by Atiku has labelled Tinubu a ‘threat’ to Nigeria and US Interests.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a United States lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has described President Bola Tinubu as a threat to Nigeria’s stability and United States interests.
The firm made the allegation in response to comments reportedly made by US Congressman John James, who stated that “tens of thousands of Nigerians have been slaughtered by terrorists ignored or enabled by the Nigerian government.”
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In a statement posted on its X account on Friday, Von Batten-Montague-York, which was retained by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar under a reported 12-month lobbying contract valued at $1.2 million, commended the congressman for raising the issue on the floor of the United States Congress.
According to the firm, more members of the US Congress are beginning to express concerns about the Tinubu administration.
The lobbying firm further alleged that the Nigerian government was linked to corruption, drug trafficking, disregard for the rule of law, and interference with the judiciary in a bid to weaken political opposition ahead of Nigeria’s next presidential election.
Part of the statement read: “Tens of thousands of Nigerians have been slaughtered by terrorists ignored or enabled by the Nigerian government. I want to thank the amazing Congressman @RepJames for speaking those words on the floor of the United States Congress.
“Members of Congress are taking action and speaking out against the Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu (@officialABAT) as they learn of his alleged corruption, drug trafficking, disregard for law and order, tampering with the judiciary in an attempt to keep political opposition like the @ADCNig from the upcoming Nigerian presidential election, and the list goes on.
“President Bola Tinubu can continue to falsely insinuate that he is now President Donald Trump’s best friend. That will achieve nothing, and it will not stop us from making it clear that President Tinubu is a clear and present threat to the stability of Nigeria and a threat to U.S. interests in Nigeria and the greater region.”
The statement comes amid increasing political exchanges involving the Tinubu administration and opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general election. The allegations contained in the lobbying firm’s statement have not been independently verified, and the Presidency had not issued an official response at the time of filing this report.
