# Allegations regarding Bola Tinubu and U.S. drug records > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/allegations-regarding-bola-tinubu-and-us-drug-records > Updated: 2026-09-20T15:32:15.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The U.S.-based lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York has alleged that Nigerian President Bola Tinubu spent millions of dollars to prevent the release of U.S. Department of Justice, FBI, and DEA records related to historical drug trafficking investigations. The firm claims Tinubu’s denials of these efforts contradict the actions of his legal team in an ongoing Freedom of Information Act case. The situation escalated into a diplomatic and legal confrontation involving Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode. Fani-Kayode challenged the firm to provide evidence, arguing that a 1993 U.S. civil forfeiture complaint was an action against property rather than a criminal indictment against Tinubu personally. In response, Von Batten-Montague-York accused Fani-Kayode of threatening to kidnap and physically harm its principal, Dr. Karl Von Batten. The firm has reported the matter to the FBI as potential ‘transnational repression’ and indicated plans to file a lawsuit against Fani-Kayode and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-20: Fani-Kayode and U.S. firm clash over Tinubu drug allegations Nigerian High Commissioner Femi Fani-Kayode and U.S. firm Von Batten-Montague-York are in a dispute over allegations involving President Bola Tinubu, involving claims of threats and transnational repression. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fani-kayode-and-us-firm-clash-over-tinubu-drug-allegations ### 2026-08-26: Bola Tinubu accused of spending millions to block drug trafficking records US firm Von Batten-Montague-York alleges Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has spent millions to block the release of US investigative records related to alleged drug trafficking. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bola-tinubu-accused-of-spending-millions-to-block-drug-trafficking-records --- Cite as: Allegations regarding Bola Tinubu and U.S. drug records. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/allegations-regarding-bola-tinubu-and-us-drug-records