This is Dr. Von Batten. I just spoke with Mr. Adeyemi. I found him to be sincere and credible. Based on our discussion, I believe his allegations warrant an investigation by Congress, @StateDept, @USTreasury, @USGAO, and other relevant U.S. agencies due to the alleged misappropriation of U.S.-funded World Bank loans by senior members of the #Nigerian government. This past weekend, I briefed senior members of President @realDonaldTrump’s team on these allegations, and our team will begin briefing Members of Congress this week.
According to Mr. Adeyemi, he was appointed by President Tinubu’s (@OfficialABAT) Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila (@femigbaja), to head a Nigerian presidential agency. He alleges that he was provided office space within Nigerian government premises, that bank accounts were opened for the agency through the Central Bank of Nigeria (@cenbank), and that the agency received funding through Nigeria’s national budget, which included financing supported by the @WorldBankGroup.
Mr. #Adeyemi further alleges that Mr. #Gbajabiamila demanded 45% of the agency’s budget and that, after he refused, he became the target of retaliation and the agency was subsequently labeled fraudulent or “fake.”
Mr. Adeyemi informed me that he and his family have received threats and that he is currently in hiding out of concern for their safety. To President #Tinubu, if any harm comes to Mr. Adeyemi or his family while he is prepared to speak with U.S. officials, you will be held responsible and face U.S. justice.
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To anyone in contact with Mr. #Adeyemi, we are very interested in speaking with him. We are prepared to assist Mr. Adeyemi in seeking asylum in the United States and requesting whistleblower protection.
Because @WorldBankGroup funds reportedly form part of #Nigeria’s national budget, and the United States is the World Bank’s largest shareholder, any credible allegations involving those funds would be of significant interest to U.S. authorities.
To the government of President Bola #Tinubu (@OfficialABAT) and his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila (@femigbaja): if any harm comes to Mr. Adeyemi, we will call for a full investigation and for those responsible to be held accountable.
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