A House of Representatives panel probing a supposed fraudulent presidential agency has instructed the Inspector-General of Police to bring the primary suspect, Adeyemi Martin, to the chambers by noon this Wednesday. The demand follows reports that the suspect allegedly claimed to be the director-general of non-existent groups, specifically the Presidential Economic Advisory Council and the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council.
Rep. Yusuf Gagdi, who leads the committee, emphasized that the suspect must appear to address significant accusations that threaten both personal reputations and government credibility. During the session, police representative Assistant Commissioner Basir Abdullahi noted that the force has already filed an eight-count criminal charge against Martin in the Federal High Court. The police urged caution, stating that revealing too much information might compromise ongoing legal and investigative processes.
The probe uncovered evidence that Martin allegedly used these fake titles to request office space at the Federal Secretariat and attempted to include $1.3 billion for the phantom agency in the 2026 budget. Furthermore, officials identified roughly 29 documents, including supposed approvals from major government offices, that appear to be forged. When comparing signatures on these files, police confirmed they did not match official records. The committee intends to proceed with its findings while respecting the ongoing criminal investigation conducted by security agencies.
