The FBI Files Controversy: Between Public Interest and the Rule of Law 

THISDAYLIVE | 22-09-2026 12:55am |

Dr Babajide Martins discusses the renewed controversy over attempts to obtain and disclose records allegedly connected to an FBI investigation involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He argues that the matter deserves more than emotional political commentary and emphasizes the need for legal sobriety. The article explains why allegations, investigations, and forfeiture proceedings should not be confused with criminal conviction. It highlights the interplay between the public's right to information and legal protections attached to government records and personal privacy.

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