US firm says US will block Tinubu’s alleged 2027 election rigging in Nigeria

On September 24, 2026, the US‑based political advisory firm Von Batten‑Montague‑York posted on its verified X account that the United States will not allow President Bola Tinubu to rig the 2027 general elections. The firm also alleged that Tinubu appointed an individual whom the US Department of Justice said had embezzled billions from Nigeria’s treasury during a previous administration to serve as the current minister of budget.

The warning comes amid rising concerns over electoral integrity in Nigeria and follows similar democratic backsliding in neighboring Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, which the firm cited as cautionary examples. It argues that free and fair elections in Nigeria are essential to protecting US interests in the country and the wider West African region.

While the claim remains unverified by independent sources, it highlights the need for Nigerians to monitor official statements from INEC, the Presidency and the US Embassy, and to consider how any perceived election manipulation could affect economic stability, foreign investment and personal security. Will you rely on official channels for election news, or seek additional verification from reputable fact‑checking bodies?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/24/america-wont-allow-tinubu-rig-2027-polls-in-nigeria-us-firm/