United States based policy advisory and lobbying firm Von Batten Montague York has challenged President Bola Tinubu to support the release of Federal Bureau of Investigation records relating to allegations of heroin trafficking reportedly linked to him.
The firm issued the challenge in a statement published on its verified X account on Thursday.
It accused Tinubu of attempting to present himself as an anti drug campaigner, describing his recent advocacy as a “desperate stunt” unless he supports the disclosure of the records.
The firm said its principal, Dr Von Batten, met with Republican and Democratic congressional staff members on Wednesday to discuss several issues, including the allegations concerning the Nigerian president.
“If President Tinubu is committed to fighting drug trafficking, we challenge him to publicly call for the FBI to release all records concerning alleged heroin trafficking reportedly connected to him.
“We also challenge him to withdraw his petition before the US court opposing their disclosure,” the firm said in the statement.
The allegations remain contested, and the firm’s statement does not establish that Tinubu committed any drug related offence.
