AS the controversy over the ‘Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC)’ deepens, Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to be the Director-General of the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), has declared his readiness to face legal proceedings as the controversy surrounding the organisation continues to unfold.
Speaking during an appearance on Channels TV today, Adeyemi said he was prepared to allow the courts determine the truth, maintaining that he was lawfully appointed to lead the council.
He stressed that if he had acted wrongly, the court should rule accordingly, but if his claims were valid, he expected the judiciary to vindicate him.
Rejecting allegations that he is an impostor or fraudster, Adeyemi insisted that the ongoing court case would provide an opportunity to clear his name.
He noted that, based on legal advice, he would avoid discussing details of the matter publicly until the judicial process is concluded.
The controversy intensified after the Presidency publicly denied the existence of the PFIPC, describing it as a fictitious organisation.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga accused Adeyemi of impersonation, forgery, and falsely presenting himself as the head of a non-existent government agency.
Responding to the allegations, Adeyemi denied any wrongdoing and instead accused the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, along with other senior government officials, of attempting to frustrate his work.
He further alleged that disagreements arose after he rejected requests involving funds linked to the agency’s proposed take-off grant claims that have not been substantiated.
Adeyemi also called on President Bola Tinubu to establish an independent panel to investigate the matter and determine the facts surrounding the controversy.
Despite the Presidency’s denial of the agency’s existence, Adeyemi pointed to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which includes an entry for the “Presidential Economic Advisory Council/Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” with a total allocation of ₦1.303 billion, covering personnel, overhead, and capital expenditure.
Meanwhile, the Presidency has maintained that police investigations uncovered forged documents allegedly used by Adeyemi to open a Central Bank of Nigeria account under the name of the disputed agency.
Authorities insist that no government funds were deposited into the account.
According to the Presidency, the police filed an eight-count charge against Adeyemi and two other individuals at the Federal High Court in Abuja in November 2025, bordering on forgery, impersonation, and obtaining by false pretence. His next court appearance is scheduled for July 27.
The legal proceedings are expected to determine the authenticity of Adeyemi’s claims and resolve the dispute over the existence and legitimacy of the alleged council.
