Tinubu's $9M Lobbying for Trump Meeting Fails
A US-based advocacy firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has reported that the American government rejected President Bola Tinubu's request for a meeting with former US President Donald Trump in anticipation of the 2027 Nigerian presidential election. The firm stated that Tinubu heavily lobbied for this meeting to obtain Trump's endorsement, which is now deemed "dead." The firm indicated that the cancellation of the meeting was particularly unfortunate given that it cost Nigerian taxpayers $9 million.
The firm expressed disappointment, stating that Tinubu was informed that he was considered a "liability" to the United States. Despite this setback, the firm expressed hope that Tinubu would still attend the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Following this development, Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead the Nigerian delegation to the 81st UNGA in New York.
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