2027: US lobby firm alleges Tinubu influenced judgment nullifying Atiku's candidacy
A United States-based policy advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration influenced the court ruling that invalidated the David Mark leadership of the African Democratic Congress,ADC, out of fear of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s growing political influence ahead of the 2027 general elections. It said the development came…
A US-based lobbying firm has accused the administration of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu of influencing a court ruling that invalidated the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, claims this move was due to fears surrounding former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's increasing political influence ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The development coincides with rising political tensions in the United States, where the Republican Party holds control of Congress until January 2027, and the Democrats are preparing to investigate Tinubu's mining Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). In a statement, the firm asserts that the Nigerian Presidency made an ill-timed attempt to manipulate the upcoming presidential election.
They allege that Tinubu's officials met recently, leading to the controversial court decision. The firm plans to investigate the matter further, including engaging with senior members of Donald Trump's administration, as well as Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress. They warn that such actions could escalate political unrest in Nigeria, potentially impacting US interests and regional stability.
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