Leadnaija
The Nigerian Presidency has downplayed the significance of a recent U.S. court ruling ordering the release of documents by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
A Washington D.C. judge ruled on Tuesday that the FBI and DEA must make public certain reports connected to Tinubu. The ruling followed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by U.S.-based transparency advocates seeking further clarity on past investigations involving the Nigerian leader.
Responding to media inquiries on Sunday, the Presidency said the documents in question contain no new information and reiterated that the Nigerian President has not been indicted in any way.
“There is nothing new to be revealed,” a Presidency source told LeadNaija. “The report by Agent Moss of the FBI and the DEA report have been in the public space for more than 30 years. The reports did not indict the Nigerian leader.”
The official also confirmed that legal counsel has been engaged to assess the details of the court’s decision.
“The lawyers are examining the ruling,” the source added.
The matter has triggered renewed attention both locally and internationally, especially among journalists and civil society groups advocating for transparency and accountability in governance.
Observers say the coming days may witness further legal and political debate as the U.S. agencies begin the process of document release.
