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Engaging US lobbyists against Tinubu is unconscionable, unpatriotic – Shehu Sani slams Atiku
Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has criticised the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, over the reported engagement of a United States lobbying firm to circulate documents linked to President Bola Tinubu’s past forfeiture case in the US.
He described the move as “unconscionable and unpatriotic,” saying efforts to present the President and his administration negatively before the US government could harm Nigeria’s image internationally and ultimately hurt ordinary citizens.
Sani gave the reaction in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, warning that such actions could escalate global distrust of Nigerians and expose the country to sanctions or visa restrictions.
“Engaging US lobby groups to criminalise the President and his administration and curry favour from the US Government is unconscionable and unpatriotic.
“It may not achieve its objectives but will undoubtedly damage the international reputation of the country, escalate global repudiation against our citizens and lead us into the traps of sanctions and visa restrictions.
“Most times, ordinary Nigerians end up paying the price for negative campaigns against the country.
“The opposition should fight and struggle for power within the borders of our country. Seeking for foreign help for regime change in a democratic setting is wrong,” Sani wrote.
His comments followed reports that Washington-based lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., engaged by Atiku, had begun sharing documents relating to a long-running United States forfeiture case involving Tinubu with officials in the Donald Trump administration, members of Congress and congressional staff.
The firm said it was distributing records from the US Department of Justice concerning allegations linked to a 1993 civil forfeiture proceeding involving funds connected to Tinubu.
Atiku reportedly engaged the lobbying firm in March under a 12-month contract valued at $1.2 million to undertake advocacy, diplomatic outreach and present his perspectives on issues concerning Nigeria-US relations.
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