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The Nigerian Police Force has launched a manhunt for Adeniyi Adeyemi, director general of the disowned Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council.
Adeyemi, who allegedly created a fake government agency, forged letters of appointment, and got approvals processed by senior government officials, is the central character in the controversy rocking the Nigerian presidency.
The police allege that Adeyemi is stalling his trial and have charged him and two others in an eight-count charge bordering on forgery.
Adeyemi faces a maximum prison sentence of 21 years without the option of a fine on each charge, and up to three years' imprisonment or a fine on one additional charge.
The police visited the home of Adeyemi's parents in Ogbomoso last Wednesday and again on Monday, but he had left home before they arrived.
The father of Adeyemi was interrogated by a team of police officers on Monday and they requested phone numbers with which he communicates with his son.
Adeyemi has denied the allegations and said he would defend himself in court.
The Nigerian government has publicly disclaimed Adeyemi and the PFIPC, with the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, making the announcement.
PREMIUM TIMES has identified 12 civil servants and agencies who should be questioned for their role in helping Adeyemi process letters and requests.
Mr Adeyemi's father was taken to a property owned by his son within the town after they asked about other homes he had, the source said.
The police alleged that Adeyemi is stalling his trial and they requested phone numbers with which the father communicates with his son.
The controversy became public after the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, publicly disclaimed Mr Adeyemi and the PFIPC.
The Nigerian government has charged him and two others in an eight-count charge bordering on forgery.
The police officers who visited the home last Wednesday briefly confiscated the parents’ phone.
Adeyemi has been the centre of controversy in the Nigerian presidency, and the police are determined to bring him to justice.
The police spokesperson, Anietie Iniedu, did not respond to calls and text messages placed to his line, seeking comments.
Mr Adeyemi's parents told the police that he spent Monday and Tuesday in the hometown before leaving for Abuja on Wednesday.
Manhunt Underway
The police are following up on a lead that Adeyemi may have fled the country.
PFIPC Controversy
The PFIPC was allegedly created by Adeyemi without the approval of President Bola Tinubu or his government.
Charges Brought Against Adeyemi
The police have charged Adeyemi and two others in an eight-count charge bordering on forgery.
Possible Imprisonment
Adeyemi faces up to 21 years imprisonment without an option of a fine on each charge, and up to three years' imprisonment or a fine on one additional charge.
Investigation Continues
The police investigation into the PFIPC scandal continues, with the police following up on several leads.
Nigerian Government's Reaction
The Nigerian government has publicly disclaimed Adeyemi and the PFIPC, with the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, making the announcement.
Adeyemi's Response
Adeyemi has denied the allegations and said he would defend himself in court.