A political controversy has erupted over an alleged $3 million offer reportedly made to Von Batten in an apparent attempt to halt a campaign concerning allegations involving President Bola Tinubu.
In a statement attributed to him, Von Batten alleged that he received unsolicited offers amounting to $3 million, alongside an invitation to a confidential meeting in London, from what he described as a “highly placed individual” whom he had been informed was connected to President Tinubu.
According to the statement, Von Batten claimed the approach was believed to be an attempt to persuade him to discontinue his campaign relating to what he described as President Tinubu’s alleged heroin-trafficking records.
Von Batten further alleged that he rejected the offer and preserved copies of the communications.
He stated that he subsequently contacted members of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s campaign to establish the nature of the alleged intermediary’s relationship with the Nigerian president.
