The article discusses criticism from the Nigerian presidency directed at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar regarding his $1.2 million lobbying deal with a firm in Washington, D.C. Dr. Sunday Dare, the President's media adviser, claims that this deal is an attempt by Atiku to gain foreign support for the upcoming 2027 elections. Dare points out that Atiku's agreement with the lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, is meant to counter the Nigerian government's narrative and use U.S. legal records for political gain. He questions the credibility of claims made by a lobbyist involved, suggesting they do not represent the U.S. government's views and should not be taken seriously. Dare also challenges the opposition to provide evidence for their claims and criticizes them for focusing on old U.S. legal records instead of offering real solutions for Nigeria's problems. He emphasizes that political success should come from domestic achievements and policies, not foreign lobbying efforts. The article concludes that Nigerians will judge political parties based on their actions and proposals, rather than statements from lobbyists abroad.
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