Tinubu Allegedly Spent $150M to Prevent Trump’s Intervention

Ladi Peter Thompson, a security expert and public affairs analyst, alleged that President Bola Tinubu's administration spent $150 million to lobby in Washington, D.C., to prevent potential intervention by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Nigeria's security situation.

In an interview, Thompson claimed that the Nigerian government aimed to weaken growing international pressure related to insecurity, particularly violence affecting Christian communities in northern Nigeria. He argued that this significant expenditure was designed to counter accusations and reduce international scrutiny of Nigeria's worsening security challenges.

Thompson's claims have sparked reactions on social media, with many Nigerians questioning the allocation of resources for foreign lobbying while the country faces economic hardship and insecurity. However, there is currently no publicly available evidence to confirm Thompson's assertion regarding the $150 million expenditure.

Records indicate that Nigeria has engaged the Washington-based lobbying firm DCI Group under a multi-million dollar contract to represent its interests, particularly in addressing concerns surrounding violence and counter-terrorism efforts.