A shocking revelation has emerged from a federal court filing, where the CIA, FBI, and DEA opposed a motion to unredact President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s drug trafficking investigation records. According to David Hundeyin via a post on X, the CIA effectively confirmed that Nigeria’s sitting president is an active CIA asset.
The CIA’s filing emphasized the importance of protecting human sources, stating that “confirming or denying the existence of records on a particular foreign national, like Tinubu, reasonably could be expected to cause damage to U.S. national security.” This assertion has sparked concerns about the US government’s involvement in African politics and its potential impact on regional stability.
The DEA’s filing added fuel to the fire, with a paragraph that raised eyebrows: “We oppose full, unredacted disclosure of the DEA’s Bola Tinubu heroin trafficking investigation records because we believe that while Nigerians have a right to be informed about what their government is up to, they do not have a right to know what their president is up to.” This statement has been criticized for its apparent disregard for transparency and accountability.
The revelation has sparked outrage, with many questioning the US government’s role in perpetuating instability in Africa. Hundeyin noted, “At this point, I think there is nothing more to be said about the direct role that the US government plays in ensuring that Africa is constantly destabilised and afflicted with terrible leaders who create poverty and devastation.”
This development comes amidst growing concerns about Africa’s fragile states and the challenges faced by its leaders. As Alex de Waal, Research Professor at The Fletcher School, Tufts University, noted, “The biggest rocks in today’s avalanche are economic.” Africa’s struggles with poverty, insecurity, and climate change are compounded by external factors, including foreign interference and exploitation.
The controversy surrounding Tinubu’s CIA asset status highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in international relations. As the US government navigates its relationships with African nations, it must balance its national security interests with the principles of democracy and human rights.
