Nigerian Opposition Lobbyist Tapped for White House-Linked Role, Firm Says

Nigerian opposition lobbyist tapped for White House-linked role, firm says

The apparent embrace of Karl Von Batten by the Trump administration could complicate US-Nigeria relations, as his firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, is actively pushing against President Bola Tinubu, who is seeking re-election in January. "Dr. Von Batten is deeply grateful to President Trump (The Chief) for this appointment and for the confidence placed in him," the Washington-based lobbying group said in a statement Wednesday evening. It said Von …

Trump appoints Atiku's lobbyist, Karl Von Batten as White House presidential commissioner

United States President, Donald Trump, has appointed Dr. Karl Von Batten as a commissioner on a @WhiteHouse presidential commission. Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., announced the appointment in a post on X. According to the X post: “Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. is proud to announce that President Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) has appointed our Managing Partner, Dr. Karl […] Trump appoints Atiku’s lobbyist, Karl Von Batten as White House p…

Ahead of presidential elections: Nigerian opposition lobbyist tapped for White House-linked role, firm says

Trump appoints Nigerian-born lobbyist Karl von Batten, linked to Atiku, to White House Commission

President Trump has appointed Nigerian-born Karl Von Batten to a White House commission, drawing attention due to his ties with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

Trump Appoints Atiku’s Lobbyist Von Batten As White House Commissioner

United States President Donald Trump has appointed Dr Karl Von Batten, a Washington-based lobbyist linked to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to serve as a commissioner on a presidential commission at the White House.

Breaking: US President Donald Trump gives Atiku lobbyist appointment

Trump has appointed a lobbyist who previously worked for Atiku Abubakar to a new position in the United States, sparking fresh political interest in Nigeria.