Adeyemi Denies Hiding, Claims Life in Danger Over Threats

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Adeniyi Adeyemi, Director-General of a purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, has claimed his life is in danger over alleged threats, despite his claim that he's not hiding. He made the assertion during a telephone interview with Channels Television on Monday, days after a United States lobbying firm announced plans to support his bid for asylum in the US.

Adeyemi's statement comes as controversy continues to trail the purported PFIPC, which the Presidency has repeatedly described as a non-existent government agency. The Nigeria Police Force is preparing to arraign Adeyemi before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of forgery, impersonation and other related offences.

The charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025 accused Adeyemi and two other defendants of committing eight offences, including forgery and impersonation. Investigators further alleged that before his arrest, Adeyemi operated the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council from the second floor of the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase III, Abuja.

Adeyemi's remarks have sparked controversy, with many calling his claims of threats against his life suspicious. The Presidency has repeatedly denied the existence of the PFIPC, casting doubt on Adeyemi's claims.

A US lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, announced its readiness to assist Adeyemi in seeking political asylum in the United States and obtaining whistleblower protection. The firm's representative, Dr. Von Batten, said he had spoken directly with Adeyemi and found him to be 'sincere and credible'.

The Nigeria Police Force has not commented on Adeyemi's claims of threats against his life, but said it would proceed with the arraignment as planned.

And what's next for Adeyemi? The trial is set to begin soon, and many are watching with interest to see how the case unfolds.

But Adeyemi's claims of threats against his life have raised questions about the safety of those in power. While some may be skeptical of his claims, others argue that the threats against Adeyemi's life may be real.

It's a delicate balancing act for the Nigeria Police Force, which must weigh the rights of Adeyemi with the need to uphold the law. The arraignment is expected to begin soon, and many are bracing themselves for what's to come.