Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has engaged the services of a United States lobbying firm ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.
It was understands that Atiku engaged the services of a Washington-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., in a 12-month deal worth $1.2 million (about ₦1.9 billion).
According to documents filed with the US Department of Justice, as reported by Premium Times, the deal was signed on 10 March and formally registered with the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit on 1 April.
According to the filing, the firm will provide strategic advisory services, congressional and executive branch engagement, and reputational management services targeted at US policymakers and institutions for Atiku.
The lobbying firm will “inform and, where appropriate, influence” the US government officials on issues relating to Nigeria, including democratic governance, regional stability, economic development, and bilateral relations.
The firm is also expected to shape Atiku’s policy messaging, coordinate meetings with the US officials, and manage his perception among policymakers in Washington.
The agreement outlines four key objectives: advancing understanding of Atiku’s leadership vision, strengthening his reputation in Washington, countering narratives from incumbent authorities, and building structured relationships across US institutions.
The services include preparing policy briefs, arranging meetings with members of Congress and executive officials, and advising on political and reputational risks.
It was reports that Atiku, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is expected to seek the ADC presidential ticket for the 2027 presidency.
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