Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C, a Washington-based lobbying firm, says it has begun providing US Department of Justice (DOJ) records concerning drug trafficking allegations against President Bola Tinubu to members of the Donald Trump administration, Congress, and senior congressional staff.
Von Batten-Montague-York was hired by Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), in March under a 12-month, $1.2 million lobbying contract to help strengthen his reputational standing in the US, facilitate engagements with US officials and congress, and counter what the contract describes as the Nigerian government’s lobbying narratives.
In a post on X, the firm said many within the US government were previously unaware of the DOJ’s allegations concerning Tinubu and that it intended to ensure that the complete collection of DOJ court filings, a supporting affidavit, and related federal court decisions are brought to Trump’s attention.
“Following discussions with members of the @realDonaldTrump Administration, Congress,
