Federal authorities have formally charged Adeniyi Adeyemi with eight counts of fraud regarding his leadership of the purportedly nonexistent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). Despite the government’s insistence that the body is a sham, Adeyemi maintains he was legitimately appointed by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila.
Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed that the police filed charges in November 2025, accusing Adeyemi of forging official documents and impersonating government officials. Onanuga stated that investigators discovered these fabricated materials during raids on the accused’s home and office. Furthermore, police claimed that Adeyemi’s alleged accomplice, Dolapo Babatunde Tanimola, died in a fire prior to the arrest.
Contradicting the Presidency’s denials, Vanguard records reveal that the organization was allocated N1.302 billion in the 2026 Federal Budget. The funds were divided into personnel, overhead, and capital expenditures under a specific presidential code. Adeyemi argues this budget inclusion validates his claims and suggests a deeper systemic issue, questioning how a fake entity could secure treasury status and Central Bank accounts.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar weighed in on the situation, characterizing the government’s explanation as an admission of institutional failure. He argued that it is implausible for one individual to bypass established government processes, including the national budgeting cycle and legislative scrutiny, without internal assistance. Atiku demanded an independent investigation into these inconsistencies, labeling the scandal a reflection of broader administrative decay.
Adeyemi, currently awaiting his July 2026 court date, remains defiant. During a television appearance, he stated his readiness to let the judiciary clear his name, asserting that he would not have been able to interact with various ministries for three years if his agency lacked legitimacy.
