Fani-Kayode Accuses US Lobbyist of Defaming Tinubu
Femi Fani-Kayode, the Ambassador-Designate to South Africa, accused the US-based lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York LC and its owner, Karl Ikemefuna Von Batten, of disseminating defamatory information about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Fani-Kayode challenged Von Batten to provide evidence regarding claims that Tinubu was bribed with $3 million to secure his silence.
He expressed frustration over receiving numerous messages regarding Von Batten's publications about Tinubu. Fani-Kayode asserted that Tinubu has not been convicted of any crime and urged those pursuing legal actions against him in the US to allow the judicial process to unfold.
He claimed that Von Batten was hired by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for $1.2 million to conduct legal and lobbying efforts against Tinubu, questioning how he managed to deceive Atiku into funding what Fani-Kayode deemed a futile campaign. Additionally, he raised doubts about Von Batten's academic qualifications and identity.
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