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A United States-based lobbying firm has announced that representatives of former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar and US Congressman Riley Moore met to discuss election integrity and security challenges in Nigeria.
Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., made the announcement in a tweet on Thursday.
“We are pleased to announce that earlier today, representatives representing Congressman @RepRileyMoore and former Nigerian Vice President @atiku met to discuss the importance of protecting every Nigerian’s right to a free and fair election in order to enable Nigerians to elect leaders willing and able to resolve the security issues facing all Nigerians,” the firm tweeted.
The firm described the meeting as “very productive” and focused on “the urgent need for election integrity, peace, and long-term stability in Nigeria.”
The lobbying firm also issued a warning to unnamed officials within the Nigerian government.
“To those within the Nigerian government under @officialABAT who are complicit in crimes against #Nigerians and are actively working to rig the election, understand that your actions are being observed and recorded,” the statement read.
“Cease your illegal activities and follow the rule of law before you end up with nothing. Global Magnitsky sanctions were specifically designed to identify, isolate, and freeze assets connected to those engaged in corruption, human rights abuses, and anti-democratic conduct. The choice is yours.”
We are pleased to announce that earlier today, representatives representing Congressman @RepRileyMoore and former Nigerian Vice President @atiku met to discuss the importance of protecting every Nigerian’s right to a free and fair election in order to enable Nigerians to elect… pic.twitter.com/RgLzZOjBdF
— Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. (@batten_von) May 14, 2026
