Journalist and investigative writer David Hundeyin has accused the United States of intentionally covering up critical information to maintain Africa’s destabilization, following revelations in the ongoing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case regarding Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s alleged drug trafficking investigation records.
Hundeyin, reacting to recent court filings by the CIA, FBI, and DEA on his Twitter handle on Wednesday, criticized the U.S. government for prioritizing its geopolitical interests over transparency. The filings oppose the removal of redactions in partially released records related to Tinubu’s alleged heroin trafficking activities.
In a particularly striking excerpt from the CIA’s memorandum, the agency acknowledged its policy of protecting human intelligence sources, stating that revealing any cooperation could endanger individuals and harm U.S. national security. The filing further suggested that confirming Tinubu’s status as a CIA asset could compromise intelligence operations globally.
“The CIA has effectively confirmed that Nigeria’s sitting president is an active CIA asset,” Hundeyin asserted, pointing to the agency’s refusal to disclose unredacted records. He further emphasized the DEA’s explicit rejection of full transparency, citing a line from the agency’s filing:
“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.”
Hundeyin argued that these statements exemplify a broader pattern of interference by the U.S., which he claims deliberately supports leaders who contribute to Africa’s instability and economic hardship. “At this point,” he said, “there is nothing more to be said about the direct role that the U.S. government plays in ensuring that Africa is constantly destabilized and afflicted with terrible leaders who create poverty and devastation.”
The journalist concluded by questioning whether a future political shift in the U.S., particularly under figures like Donald Trump, could alter this dynamic, leaving many to ponder the long-term implications of these allegations for U.S.-Africa relations.
