Adeniyi Adeyemi Reveals N400 Million Loan for Fake DG Appointment
Adeniyi Adeyemi, the controversial director-general of the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), has disclosed that he borrowed N400 million to secure his appointment under President Bola Tinubu's administration. The revelation came during a viral interview on Monday, July 13, 2026, igniting widespread debate about Nigeria's institutional integrity and accountability.
Adeyemi had earlier alleged that Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, demanded a N400 million bribe for the appointment. Gbajabiamila denied the allegation, stating that his office does not handle appointments. Now, Adeyemi claims the N400 million was borrowed and that his lenders have reported him to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to pressure him into repayment.
Details of the Loan and Allegations
In the interview, Adeyemi stated that the N400 million was borrowed from individuals who have since approached the EFCC. He decried accusations of using a fake appointment letter to claim President Tinubu gave him the role, arguing that it is impossible for one man to fool the entire federal government system. The PFIPC, which he led, had reportedly received budget allocations, office space, and opened 34 bank accounts despite being a non-existent agency.
Adeyemi's claims have sparked fresh controversies among Nigerians. Osas Erhabor described the situation as embarrassing, noting the irony of reporting someone to the EFCC for failing to repay a loan taken to secure a public appointment. Bonaventure demanded clarity, asking who Adeyemi paid for the appointment and the means of payment. Menelik II criticized interviewer Seun Okin for not pressing Adeyemi on who received the money. Precious Lamb highlighted the systemic failure, questioning how a non-existent council moved through government systems undetected for years.
Institutional Failure and Public Reaction
The saga has raised critical questions about the legitimacy of appointments and the role of government officials. Adeyemi's father, Elder Adeniyi, expressed shock over the allegations, noting that police disrupted his home in search of his son without explanation. The case underscores deep-seated issues in Nigeria's governance and anti-corruption mechanisms.
The EFCC's involvement in the loan repayment dispute adds another layer to the controversy, as the commission is now tasked with investigating both the bribery allegation and the existence of the fake agency. The public awaits further developments as the story continues to unfold.
