Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of prioritizing image management over tackling banditry and terrorism in Nigeria.
Gossip News Now reports that Ibe made the allegations in a post on 𝕏 on Wednesday, claiming that the Tinubu administration is spending $9 million on a U.S.-based lobbying firm to “launder the image” of the government.
According to Ibe, the president is more focused on creating a positive narrative for his administration than protecting Nigerians from insurgents and criminal gangs.
He wrote, “Instead of fighting terrorists and bandits, President Bola Tinubu @officialABAT is focused on giving a positive spin to the efforts of an incompetent and clueless government. Instead of investing money and effort to safeguard Nigerians, Tinubu is paying a U.S. lobby firm $9 million to launder the image of his government. Who did this to us? Illustration is courtesy of @MikeArnoldTruth.”
Meanwhile, the Nigerian government had officially engaged DCI Group, a U.S.-based public affairs and lobbying firm, to facilitate communication about its measures to protect Christians in Nigeria.
Documents filed with the U.S. Department of Justice show that the government, represented by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu through Aster Legal, contracted DCI Group for $9 million. The six-month contract, which began on December 17, 2025, includes an automatic renewal option for another six months.
The agreement tasks DCI Group with strategic communication to U.S. officials regarding Nigeria’s actions to safeguard Christian communities. The firm is also expected to maintain U.S. support for Nigeria’s ongoing fight against jihadist groups and other destabilizing elements in West Africa.
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