Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the alleged director-general of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), is now facing charges of forgery, impersonation, and fraud.

PFIPC Saga Intensifies The controversy surrounding the PFIPC has been ongoing since October 2025, when the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission complained about another organisation operating at cross-purposes with it.

Adeyemi's claims that the PFIPC exists and that he was appointed by a proxy to the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, have been rejected by the Presidency.

Investigation and Charges The Police investigation, which was launched after the Chief of Staff petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force, concluded that the PFIPC is fictitious and that Adeyemi has forged appointment documents.

The Police recovered documents which revealed that Adeyemi operated multiple bank accounts linked to entities he described as fictitious.

On July 1, the Police filed an eight-count charge against Adeyemi.

The Allegations Adeyemi alleged that the Chief of Staff requested 48 per cent of the take-off grant from the PFIPC, which he denied.

He claimed that he rejected the offer after Gbajabiamila collected a total sum of ₦400 million by proxy, with a remaining balance of ₦200 million to secure the appointment.

Response from the Presidency The Presidency has repeatedly dismissed Adeyemi's claims, describing both the PFIPC and PEAC as fictitious.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated that Adeyemi is a 'man called Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew, who has been parading himself as the director-general of a fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council cum Presidential Economic Advisory Council'.

Next Steps The case against Adeyemi is ongoing.

The Court will determine his fate, and if found guilty, he may face serious consequences.

Adeyemi's lawyer may seek to defend him against the accusations.

Context This comes at a time when the government is trying to improve transparency and accountability in public institutions.

This case has sparked a heated debate about the existence of fictitious agencies and the need for stronger regulations to prevent such scams.

The PFIPC saga has raised questions about the lack of oversight and the need for greater accountability in the public sector.

The government has reiterated its commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions.

The National Assembly has called for an investigation into the PFIPC and other fictitious agencies.

Key Facts

  • The PFIPC was allegedly formed in 2025.
  • The PFIPC's alleged budget was ₦27,395,510,136.
  • Adeyemi allegedly requested ₦400 million from Gbajabiamila.
  • Adeyemi allegedly operated multiple bank accounts linked to fictitious entities.
  • The Police filed an eight-count charge against Adeyemi.
  • The PFIPC is allegedly a fictitious agency.
  • The PEAC is allegedly a fictitious agency.