Von Batten-Montague York & Nigeria

Von Batten-Montague York: Von Batten-Montague York was hired by Atiku Abubakar for $1.2 million to lobby US officials, manage his perception, and threaten sanctions against Nigerian election manipulators. The firm is actively engaging with US authorities regarding Nigerian electoral integrity.

Nigeria: Nigeria is the primary focus of the lobbying efforts, with Von Batten-Montague York aiming to counter its government's narratives and influence US policy regarding its democratic governance and electoral processes.

Von Batten-Montague York: Von Batten-Montague York, a U.S.-based policy firm, plans to engage the U.S. Congress and the Trump administration regarding the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission's decision, raising international attention to the issue.

Nigeria: Nigeria's democratic process and upcoming presidential election are being affected by the leadership crisis within the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress and the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission's controversial actions.