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Nigeria Lobbying Firms Disagree on $57m U.S. Lawsuit
American lobbying firms DCI Group and Femi Fani-Kayode deny $57m U.S. lawsuit against Nigerian President Tinubu.
In brief
American lobbying firms DCI Group and Femi Fani-Kayode deny $57m U.S. lawsuit against Nigerian President Tinubu. DCI Group and Femi Fani-Kayode reject $57m U.S. lawsuit allegations against President Tinubu, with no formal service confirmed for Fani-Kayode. Originally reported by Allafrica.
U.S. Lawsuit Against Nigerian Leaders
American lobbying firm DCI Group rejected allegations in a $57 million lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu and others.
Femi Fani-Kayode Unconfirmed Service
Femi Fani-Kayode's office stated he had not been formally served with court papers for the lawsuit.
DCI Group's Response
DCI Group's Craig Stevens called Von Batten's allegations 'so far past unfounded that they reach the point of the absurd'.
“Mr. Von Batten's allegations are so far past unfounded that they reach the point of the absurd”
Lawsuit Allegations
The lawsuit claims defendants conspired to kidnap and physically harm Karl Von Batten over U.S. government records.
Fani-Kayode's Counterclaim
Femi Fani-Kayode previously indicated he would pursue a $100 million counterclaim against Von Batten.
No Formal Responses
The Nigerian Presidency, Atiku Abubakar's campaign, and Von Batten have not provided substantive responses to the lawsuit.
Court Case Status
The case, filed on 28 September, involves allegations of defamation and conspiracy to kidnap and harm Von Batten.
What it means
DCI Group and Femi Fani-Kayode reject $57m U.S. lawsuit allegations against President Tinubu, with no formal service confirmed for Fani-Kayode.
