The firm made the statement in a post on its verified X account on Thursday, arguing that free and fair elections in Nigeria are important to US interests in the country and the wider West African region.
Von Batten-Montague-York also alleged that there is growing concern across political divides over corruption within the Nigerian government under Tinubu.
The firm further claimed that Tinubu appointed a serving minister responsible for the national budget despite an alleged previous connection to the embezzlement of funds from Nigeria’s treasury. However, it did not provide supporting documentation for the allegation in its latest post.
“The US cannot afford to allow President Tinubu to rig the upcoming Nigerian election,” the firm stated.
It added that what it described as “lawlessness” in Nigeria could put the country on a path similar to those experienced in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso.
“Free and fair elections in Nigeria are essential to protecting US interests in Nigeria and the broader region,” the firm said.
The latest comments follow earlier claims by the firm concerning Nigeria’s 2027 electoral process. Earlier this month, it alleged that Tinubu and his associates were using institutions including INEC, the judiciary and law enforcement agencies against opposition parties and candidates, but did not provide independently verified evidence for those claims.
Von Batten-Montague-York is a private lobbying and policy advisory firm, and its statements do not represent official US government positions. A 2026 US Foreign Agents Registration Act filing also shows that the firm has a government affairs and strategic advisory agreement with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
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