The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has called on United States authorities to release the findings of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) report concerning alleged drug-trafficking records linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The party argued that continued efforts to keep the report from public scrutiny could deepen suspicions and fuel perceptions of an attempted cover-up.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Abubakar, the APM said sensitive portions of the report could be withheld where necessary, while information that does not endanger witnesses, investigators or investigative techniques should be made public.
“The APM notes that the US authorities can release aspects of the report that will not endanger lives, expose witnesses, investigators or techniques used in the investigation,” Abubakar said.
The party warned that keeping the information from the public could have consequences beyond the political controversy surrounding Tinubu.
“The APM urges the United States authorities to note that withholding such information is of enormous harm to Nigeria’s security, national integrity and Democratic growth,” it said.
The APM also urged Washington to maintain transparency in the international fight against drug trafficking and corruption, noting that the controversy has gained international attention because Tinubu is expected to be a major contender in the 2027 presidential election.
The party referenced a 1993 $460,000 forfeiture judgment by the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois involving accounts reportedly linked to Tinubu following an investigation into drug-related transactions.
The APM further argued that the judgment raises questions about Tinubu’s eligibility to contest presidential elections under Section 137 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.
“The effect of the $460,000 forfeiture judgement is that by virtue of section 137 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), President Tinubu remains ineligible for election in Nigeria,” the party said.
The group also cited Nigeria’s obligations under international agreements relating to drug trafficking and money laundering.
With the 2027 presidential election approaching, the APM said Nigerians deserved access to relevant information before deciding who to support.
“Against the backdrop of the coming Presidential election, the APM urges the United States authorities to assist Nigerians in their decision to elect a leader with clean records and not an individual encumbered by drug-related allegation and corruption cases,” the party said.
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