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The article Tinubu’s Second Term at Risk stirred the hornet’s nest. The number of messages from Nigerians demanding clarification on what it means to be a CIA asset was overwhelming. I then realized that proceeding with Part Two without addressing these concerns would be unwise. But how does one decode the intricacies of CIA operations without insider information? Technology, of course, came to the rescue. ChatGPT assisted in forming an informed opinion on the implications of Tinubu’s presidency under this shadow.
Contents
What Does It Mean to Be a CIA Asset?
Being referred to as a CIA asset does not mean one is a CIA officer. Rather, it signifies an individual who, knowingly or unknowingly, provides intelligence, assistance, or strategic services to the CIA. Such assets may be politicians, businesspeople, journalists, or even criminal figures who hold valuable information or influence.
Unlike CIA officers, who are official employees, assets are typically recruited, persuaded, or coerced into cooperation. Their motivations vary—money, ideology, blackmail, or even revenge. The relationship can range from voluntary collaboration to one enforced through leverage.
How the CIA Recruits and Uses Assets
The CIA’s recruitment and handling of assets follow a structured approach:
- Identifying Potential Assets – Individuals with access to valuable intelligence are targeted, including government officials, business magnates, journalists, and even criminal figures with underground connections.
- Assessment & Targeting – The agency evaluates the asset’s access, reliability, vulnerability, and motivations.
- Recruitment & Handling – This may involve financial incentives, ideological persuasion, promises of protection, or outright coercion. Once onboard, assets receive guidance on intelligence gathering, communication secrecy, and evasive tactics.
- Risk & Termination – If an asset becomes a liability, the CIA disavows them, cuts off support, or in extreme cases, orchestrates their removal.
The fate of past CIA assets should serve as a case study for Nigeria.
Foreign Leaders Accused of Being CIA Assets
To understand the implications of this allegation, let us examine three historical cases:
- Mobutu Sese Seko (Zaire – now DR Congo, 1965–1997)
CIA Connection: The U.S. backed Mobutu in overthrowing Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba in 1961, funding his rule for over three decades.
Implication: Mobutu facilitated U.S. corporate access to Congo’s resources, while his people languished under a corrupt and brutal regime. His story mirrors Tinubu’s dynastic ambitions.
- Manuel Noriega (Panama, 1983–1989)
CIA Connection: Noriega was on the CIA payroll but later fell out of favor due to his involvement in drug trafficking. The U.S. invaded Panama in 1989 and arrested him.
Implication: This case illustrates how CIA assets are discarded when they become inconvenient. If Tinubu defies U.S. interests, his past could be weaponized against him.
- Ashraf Ghani (Afghanistan, 2014–2021)
CIA Connection: While not officially confirmed as a CIA asset, Ghani’s governance was closely aligned with U.S. policies.
Implication: When the U.S. withdrew, he fled, leaving his nation in the hands of the Taliban.
How the CIA Manipulates Foreign Governments
The CIA’s tactics in controlling foreign governments are well-documented. Nigeria must beware of these strategies:
Coups & Regime Change – The CIA has orchestrated coups in Iran (1953), Chile (1973), and Guatemala (1954). Could Nigeria be next?
Economic Warfare – Countries like Cuba and Venezuela have suffered under U.S.-engineered financial crises. Nigeria’s economy is already fragile.
Funding Opposition & Fake “Democracy Movements” – The U.S. has funded opposition protests in Ukraine and Iran. APC has an opposition before 2015 was the most dynamic, well funded and openly backed by US Government in the history of this country. Could the 2027 elections be the next battleground; given President Trump position on APC?
Covert Assassinations – Leaders like Patrice Lumumba and Che Guevara fell victim to CIA-backed assassinations.
Media Control & Propaganda – The CIA has used the media to spread misinformation and manipulate public opinion.
The Tinubu-CIA Controversy: What We Know
Recent legal battles in the U.S. over Tinubu’s past records have fueled speculation about his ties to the CIA.
Background: American transparency activist Aaron Greenspan filed a FOIA request seeking Tinubu’s records from the CIA, FBI, and DEA.
Agency Responses: The U.S. government refused to release unredacted records, citing national security concerns. The CIA’s wording hinted that Tinubu might be an “active CIA asset.”
Legal Proceedings: The U.S. District Court ruled in Tinubu’s favor, denying the request for public disclosure.
Official Denials: Nigerian government officials have dismissed the allegations as baseless.
The Implications for Nigeria
If Tinubu is indeed a CIA asset, Nigeria’s sovereignty is compromised. His presidency could serve American interests rather than Nigeria’s. More alarmingly, the U.S. has a history of discarding assets when they are no longer useful. Could Tinubu’s past dealings—allegations of drug trafficking and certificate fraud—be leveraged to remove him if he resists U.S. demands?
The U.S. may not wait for the courts to expose Tinubu. An executive order or a calculated leak could end his political career. Nigerians must consider these possibilities as 2027 approaches.
Unanswered Questions
The U.S. had a vested interest in the June 12, 1993, election. Who was their internal agent then?
Who is the lead CIA asset in Nigeria today?
Could these answers reveal the truth behind MKO Abiola’s death?
Final Thoughts
The allegations against Tinubu are not yet proven, but history teaches us that where there is smoke, there is often fire. Nigerians must remain vigilant. If our leader is indeed a U.S. asset, our national destiny is no longer in our hands.
The Bold, Inspiring and Dynamic Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi is
The President of Voice of His Word Ministries and Convener Apostolic Round Table. BoT Chairman, Project Victory Call Initiative, AKA PVC Naija. He is a strategic Communicator and the C.E.O, Masterbuilder Communications and wrote via: +2348033041236
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