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Atiku’s representatives meet US C Congressional staff over Nigeria’s electoral integrity concerns
Representatives of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have held discussions with senior staff of the United States House Democratic caucus over concerns about Nigeria’s electoral process and governance direction.
The meeting, which was disclosed by Washington-based lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York, was said to have taken place remotely and focused on issues surrounding election integrity in Nigeria.
In a post on X, the firm said the engagement involved senior congressional staff from House Democrats and representatives of Atiku Abubakar’s campaign.
According to the post, the discussions centred on what it described as “serious concerns” over Nigeria’s electoral system, including allegations of attempts to undermine the will of voters through manipulation.
The firm also said participants examined broader governance concerns involving President Bola Tinubu’s administration, including claims of political consolidation that could tilt the country toward a one-party system.
However, neither the US House of Representatives nor Atiku’s campaign team has issued an official statement confirming or detailing the outcome of the meeting as of the time of filing this report.
Atiku recently engaged the US-based lobbying firm to support his “reputational standing” and international engagement strategy.
Documents filed with the US Department of Justice show that the agreement was signed in March 2026 and outlines plans for the firm to facilitate meetings with US officials and lawmakers, provide policy guidance, and manage engagement strategies.
The firm has also indicated it may recommend sanctions against Nigerian officials allegedly linked to electoral malpractice, including possible travel bans and asset freezes.
The development comes amid heightened political activity ahead of the 2027 general elections and increasing international attention on Nigeria’s democratic processes.
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