U.S. Firm Aids Nigerian Official in Asylum Bid Amid Scandal

The U.S. lobbying firm Von Batten Montagu York is preparing to assist Adeniyi Adeyemi, the Director of the President Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, in seeking asylum in the United States. This development follows serious allegations against senior Nigerian government officials regarding the misappropriation of U.S. funds linked to World Bank projects in Nigeria.

Dr. Von Batten's team has contacted Adeyemi to facilitate his asylum request and provide whistleblower protection. Allegations include that Adeyemi was targeted for retaliation after refusing demands for a 45% budget cut from Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu.

Adeyemi has reportedly received threats and is currently in hiding due to safety concerns. The Nigerian police have charged him with forgery and impersonation, with a court case set to commence.

The situation has sparked calls for an independent investigation into the alleged corruption involving the allocation of 1.302 billion naira in the 2026 appropriations act.