Atiku Secures $1.2M US Lobbying Deal to Boost Washington Profile
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has engaged a Washington lobbying firm in a $1.2 million, 12-month contract to elevate his standing among US policymakers. The agreement covers meetings with members of Congress, executive branch officials, and advisory support on policy positioning and engagement strategy. Filed with the US Department of Justice, the deal was signed on March 9 and 10, 2026. It aims to counter Nigerian government narratives and promote Atiku’s leadership vision and policy agenda in key US policy circles. This move follows a similar lobbying effort in 2022, when Atiku spent $5.5 million on US outreach. Observers note the latest engagement underscores his potential bid for Nigeria’s 2027 presidency amid growing opposition realignments.
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