Gbajabiamila honored the ICPC’s invitation into the fake investigation by the government agency

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has complied with the invitation of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC), to appear before investigators as part of the ongoing probe into the allegedly bogus activities of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).

His appearance before the anti-graft agency was confirmed on Monday by his lawyer, Jiti Ogunye, who said the presidential aide voluntarily cooperated with investigators in accordance with President Bola Tinubu’s directive to thoroughly investigate the controversial organization.

According to Ogunye, Gbajabiamila arrived at the ICPC headquarters at around 3pm, narrated the incident, answered questions from investigators, and then returned to the Presidential Villa to continue his official duties.

“In full cooperation with the ICPC, acting at the direction of the President of Nigeria, I hereby confirm that my client, Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria, responded to the invitation of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission and appeared at approximately 15:00 on Monday, 20 July 2026, as part of the ongoing investigation into the activities of the fake agency ‘PFIPC’, among others.

“My client gave his testimony, answered questions appropriately, and has returned to his duty station.”

Gbajabiamila’s appearance is part of an investigation ordered by President Tinubu on July 7, 2026, following allegations surrounding the establishment and operations of the government agency.

The President has directed the ICPC to complete its investigation within 30 days and submit a comprehensive report on its findings.

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The matter has grown into one of the biggest controversies facing the Tinubu administration, with the investigation attracting the attention of the Presidency, the National Assembly and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

The central figure in the case, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Mathew, who allegedly declared himself the Director-General of the Presidential Council for the Promotion of Foreign Intervention, is currently facing charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

He was tried on an eight-count indictment bordering on forgery and impersonation.

The controversy first deepened on June 11 when the Office of the Chief of Staff publicly distanced itself from Adeyemi, alleging that Adeyemi forged a presidential appointment letter with a forged Gbajabiamila signature.

According to the Presidency, the fake documents were allegedly used to obtain office accommodation at the Federal Secretariat Complex in Abuja, where Adeyemi reportedly operated the fictitious agency.

Investigators alleged that while he was chairman of the council, Adeyemi held meetings with foreign diplomats, corresponded with federal ministries and security agencies, opened 34 bank accounts—including one with the Central Bank of Nigeria—and allegedly secured an allocation of at least N1.3 billion in the 2026 Appropriation Act.

Adeyemi is expected to return to the Federal High Court in Abuja on July 27, 2026, along with two other suspects identified as Femi and Anu, who are currently said to be at large.