Tinubu FBI Records controversy has moved beyond the 2027 presidential election, Deputy Spokesperson of the 10th House of Representatives Philip Agbese has warned.
Agbese, a lawmaker from Benue State, said the campaign by opposition politicians over alleged records involving President Bola Tinubu and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) could harm Nigeria’s reputation abroad.
He made the remarks in a statement issued on Thursday.
According to Agbese, politicians should not allow their rivalry ahead of the 2027 election to damage the interests of Nigerians living and working outside the country.
He argued that political disputes can have consequences beyond Nigeria’s borders. In particular, he warned that attempts to link the country’s leadership with criminal allegations could affect how Nigerians are viewed internationally.
“This has gone beyond politics,” Agbese said.
He accused what he described as desperate politicians of exporting their political battles and portraying Nigeria as a country whose leadership is allegedly associated with criminality.
Agbese said such claims would not affect President Tinubu alone.
Instead, he argued that they could create difficulties for ordinary Nigerians who travel, study, work, run businesses or seek opportunities abroad.
The controversy over the Tinubu FBI Records has become part of the wider political debate ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
However, Agbese urged politicians to consider the broader consequences of their statements and campaigns.
He said Nigeria’s international reputation belongs to all Nigerians, not only those holding political office.
Therefore, he called for greater restraint in political debates that could affect the country’s image.
The dispute is likely to remain a major talking point as political parties prepare for the 2027 election. However, claims about alleged criminal conduct should be assessed against verified evidence and credible records.
For Nigerians following the Tinubu FBI Records controversy, the central question now extends beyond party politics: how should political battles be pursued without damaging the interests of citizens at home and abroad?
