Phrank Shaibu, Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of making efforts to block the release of details of his alleged criminal investigation by American authorities. This accusation comes in response to actions taken by Tinubu’s lawyers in the US to appear in an ongoing freedom of information action filed against the FBI and CIA.
Tinubu’s lawyers filed a motion to appear in the FOIA lawsuit, seeking records that could provide insights into Tinubu’s real identity and past endeavors. These actions have raised questions about why Tinubu is trying to block the release of these documents.
Phrank Shaibu stated that Tinubu’s attempts to hide details about his past and ongoing investigations are unbecoming of someone in a position of power over a nation of over 200 million people. He questioned why Tinubu is unwilling to reveal his past and the details of his settlement with American authorities amid a drug trafficking probe.
Shaibu called on US authorities to take action and release the documents so that Nigerians can have access to information about the person leading their country. He also mentioned that previous attempts by Nigerians to unveil Tinubu have been blocked by the courts.
The ongoing controversy surrounding Tinubu’s background and past investigations has garnered attention in Nigeria and abroad. Shaibu urged American authorities not to be persuaded to halt the release of the documents, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in leadership.
This matter underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in politics and the role of FOIA requests in uncovering information about public figures.
