2027: Atiku Hires US Lobbying Firm For $1.2m – Report

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Vice President and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Atiku Abubakar, has reportedly secured the services of a prominent United States lobbying firm. According to international filing reports released on Monday, April 6, 2026, the contract is valued at approximately $1.2 million per annum.

The engagement is aimed at bolstering Atiku’s international profile, fostering relationships with key Washington policymakers, and providing strategic counsel on global diplomatic trends. The firm, known for its high-level access within both the U.S. State Department and Congress, is expected to facilitate meetings with influential political and business leaders in North America over the next 18 months.

While Atiku has not officially declared his intention to run in 2027, political analysts view this move as a definitive step toward clearing any international diplomatic hurdles that have trailed his previous campaigns. The lobbying effort will reportedly focus on promoting his vision for Nigeria’s economic recovery, regional security in the Sahel, and democratic stability in West Africa.

Sources close to the former Vice President suggest that the outreach is part of a broader strategy to position him as a seasoned statesman with the global "clout" necessary to attract foreign direct investment. However, critics from the ruling party have already questioned the timing and cost of the engagement, describing it as an early distraction from domestic issues. As the 2027 political calendar begins to take shape, this move highlights the increasing importance of international perception in Nigerian presidential politics.