Adeniyi Adeyemi speaks out on PFIPC controversy
Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man at the center of the controversy over the so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), has declared his readiness to clear his name in court. Adeyemi, who claimed to be the director general of the disputed agency, has been accused of fraud and operating a non-existent entity.
For months, Adeyemi paraded himself as the DG of the PFIPC, with photos of him alongside prominent Nigerian figures circulating online. However, the presidency denied appointing him and stated that the agency does not exist. A lawsuit has been filed against him amid the growing scandal.
Adeyemi accuses Gbajabiamila of bribery demands
The alleged fake DG accused Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, and other senior government officials of frustrating his activities after he refused to comply with bribery demands. Speaking in an interview on Channels TV on July 2, 2026, Adeyemi said, “Definitely, sir. If I’m wrong, let the court of law do that, and if I’m right, let the court of law do that; do the right thing.”
He denied the fraud allegations and insisted, “Since the matter is in the court, let the court of competent jurisdiction vindicate me because I’m ready to clear my name.” Adeyemi did not respond to questions about funding salaries for over 300 people reportedly working with the agency, stating that everything will be revealed in court.
Public reactions call for deeper investigation
Nigerians have reacted to the controversy, calling for a thorough investigation into Adeyemi’s background. A user named Medley said, “One of the APC Vuvuzela came out to say there's no Cabal in Tinubu's government, as it was during Late Buhari's tenure. Is this still valid, or do we now have Cabals? How many other ministries are currently operating with their own budget that we currently don't know of?”
Mr. Papito faulted the presidency, stating, “Bayo Onanuga and Tinubu want to throw Adeyemi under the bus because the fraud has come open.” Wale Ibrahim urged the media to publish more details about Adeyemi, saying, “I think our media houses need to be doing better than they have so far. This issue is about 72hrs out by now; I’d expect the public to know a lot more about Mr Adeyemi’s background. His educational, professional, biz, lifestyle, etc. will help people to understand his personality.”
Some see Adeyemi as strategic
Another commenter, Gpkings, said, “The man is wise. The man will expose so many things if Gbajabiamila and other cabals are not careful. I love the fact that he doesn't want to give any hint so they don't go looking for a way to defend themselves or mutilate information.”
The controversy continues to unfold, with limited media coverage on Adeyemi’s background. The case is now before a court of law, where Adeyemi hopes to be vindicated.
