U.S. Law Firm Files $36M Suit Against Tinubu, Fani-Kayode
Von Batten Montague-York, a law firm representing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has been authorized to file a $36 million federal lawsuit against Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. The lawsuit stems from alleged threats of kidnap and physical harm made by Fani-Kayode against Dr. Von Batten, which are claimed to be part of an organized criminal conspiracy involving the Nigerian Presidency.
The case will examine the limits of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act and head-of-state immunity while Tinubu remains in office. The lawsuit will proceed under applicable D.C. tort law, the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA), and the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).
Following the filing, the firm plans to engage with U.S., U.K., and E.U. immigration authorities regarding Fani-Kayode's travel or visa status in light of the alleged threats.
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