A United States-based lobbying and policy advisory firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has alleged that Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has spent millions of dollars to prevent the release of records linked to an alleged drug trafficking case.

In a post shared on its verified X account late Tuesday, the firm claimed Tinubu’s denial of efforts to block the records contradicted the actions of his legal team in an ongoing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case.

According to the firm, Tinubu petitioned the court and consulted with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in attempts to stop the release of sensitive investigative material.

“Despite claiming innocence, Tinubu has spent millions of dollars to ensure that his drug trafficking records are never released,” the firm stated, adding that the involvement of US law enforcement agencies showed the matter contained sensitive investigative content.

The allegations come amid a legal battle over records held by the US Department of Justice, FBI, and DEA concerning historical investigations involving Tinubu.

Earlier, US District Judge Beryl Howell granted additional time for the Department of Justice to respond to motions seeking the release of the records. 

Tinubu had joined the DOJ in requesting a 10-day extension.

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