President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has filed a legal request with a U.S. Federal court to block the release of records held by the FBI and DEA, as sought by a FOIA activist. The request comes after Wale Igbintade, an activist known for pushing for transparency, filed a petition for the disclosure of documents related to Tinubu’s interactions with U.S. Law enforcement agencies. Tinubu’s legal team argues that the release of these records could compromise national security and personal privacy. The case highlights ongoing tensions between transparency demands and privacy concerns in international relations. The court is expected to review the motion in the coming weeks, with no immediate decision anticipated. This legal battle underscores the complexities of cross-border data access and the role of public figures in shaping transparency policies.