2027 Elections: Nigerians hold their breath as Atiku’s lobbyist submits records on Pres. Tinubu’s US forfeiture case to Pres. Trump and congress
A Washington-based lobbying firm hired by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has begun circulating U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) records relating to President Bola Tinubu’s 1993 civil forfeiture case to officials in the Donald Trump administration, members of Congress, and senior congressional staff.
The firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, which was retained by Atiku under a 12-month, $1.2 million lobbying contract, disclosed the development in a post on X, saying it had shared more than 60 pages of DOJ court filings, affidavits and related federal court decisions concerning allegations linked to a her%in tr@fficking investigation from the late 1980s and early 1990s.
According to the firm, the documents are being distributed after discussions with White House officials and congressional staff to ensure the records are available to U.S. policymakers, especially amid reports that Tinubu is seeking a meeting with President Trump during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly.
The circulated chronology revisits the DOJ’s 1993 civil forfeiture case, in which U.S. authorities alleged that funds in bank accounts linked to Tinubu were proceeds of her%in tr@fficking. The case ended in a negotiated civil settlement in which part of the funds was forfeited to the U.S. government.
The document also references an ongoing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit filed in 2023 by journalist Aaron Greenspan, seeking the release of additional records related to the historical investigation. A U.S. court later ordered some federal agencies to process responsive records instead of issuing blanket refusals to confirm or deny their existence.
Tinubu’s 1993 forfeiture case was a major issue during the 2023 presidential election litigation. However, Nigeria’s Presidential Election Petition Court ruled that the proceedings were civil not criminal and held that there was no evidence Tinubu had been convicted of any offence in the United States or made false declarations to INEC.
BREAKING: The good people of Bayelsa State have embarked on a massive street sensitization campaign for Peter Obi and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), taking the message of a new Nigeria directly to the people.
Over 200 million naira worth of FREE Surgery for 65 children to mark Mr Peter Obi's 65th Birthday 🎂
@DrFolaseye and her colleagues chose to honour a man who has done more for healthcare than the FG has in 3 years. 🫡
Imagine how Nigeria would look under his Presidency.
@Florentino2026_@realmadrid@realmadriden
Pls bring Rodri Madrid. We need him in our midfield.
Tired of relying on mid-level midfielders like Camvinga, Tchouameni and Fede!
🚨Rodri wants to join Real Madrid but Florentino Perez is blocking the move. Perez is one Real Madrid’s biggest problems right now. How can you have a chance to sign the best midfielder in the world and reject it???
There is a 13minute video compilation on Argentina’s thuggery and attempt to rob Spain in yesterday’s World Cup finals.
No class. No sportsmanship.
Just nasty brutal senseless behaviour.
0 shots in 90mins.
The worst ever team in a World Cup final.
Ex-Governors Accused Of Misappropriating Billions Of Naira Actively Campaigning To Be Senators — Social Commentator Questions Selective Corruption Fight Under Tinubu Govt https://t.co/bbovIhIeix
I have to celebrate the amazing men who I am proud & honoured to share the same birth date with.
Men of timber & caliber
Men of integrity.
Men with hearts of diamond.
Happy Happy birthday
@PeterObi@Aighodalo
Seyi Vodi
Live long and strong in Jesus mighty name. Amen
On a day like this, a leader, a reformer, a conqueror, a champion, was born. We’re lucky to have you as our principal, sir.
Your next birthday, insha Allah, we will be celebrating it inside the presidential villa in Abuja.
More fruitful years ahead, sir. ❤️✌️