U.S. Lawmaker Accuses Tinubu of Lobbying Congress Amid Violence

U.S. lawmaker Rlei M. Moor accused the Nigerian government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of spending millions to lobby Congress while allegedly failing to address insecurity and violence in Nigeria.

Moor's remarks were made via a post on his verified Twitter account. He disclosed that the U.S.

House Appropriations Committee passed a State Department funding bill aimed at addressing insecurity and human rights concerns in Nigeria. The bill, introduced by Moor and fellow lawmaker Mario Diaz-Balart, imposes strict conditions on U.S. assistance to Nigeria, emphasizing the need for accountability in protecting human rights.

It mandates that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio assess Nigeria's compliance with outlined conditions.

The legislation also places Nigeria under stricter oversight regarding U.S. funding, particularly addressing insecurity in Nigeria's Middle Belt region, specifically Plateau and Benue States. Moor maintained that the Nigerian government has not met the expectations tied to previous U.S. security assistance.