PFIPC: Adeniyi appeals Tinubu for probe, alleges irregularities in budget, others
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Prince Mathew Adeyemi Adeniyi has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to constitute an independent investigative panel to probe alleged irregularities surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC), as well as claims involving the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President.
Addressing a press conference recently, Prince Adeniyi questioned the June 11 disclaimer issued by the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, distancing his office from the two bodies, insisting that the disclaimer raised more questions than it answered.
According to him, if the PFIPC does not exist as stated in the disclaimer, the Federal Government should explain how references to the agency allegedly appeared on pages 50 and 51 of the 2026 Appropriation Act.
“The issue is no longer about personalities. It is about contradictions that demand answers,” he said, arguing that the budget preparation process passes through several stages of executive and legislative scrutiny before receiving presidential assent.
Adeniyi further questioned what he described as the alleged existence of official records, office accommodation and banking arrangements linked to the agency, maintaining that the issues deserved independent investigation.
He also alleged that his disagreement with the Chief of Staff stemmed from demands allegedly made in connection with the take-off grant for the agency, an allegation for which he did not present documentary evidence during the briefing.
The businessman equally denied allegations portraying him as a fraudulent actor and rejected claims that his diplomatic engagements were unlawful.
He further alleged that there had been attempts on his life and called for investigations into what he described as the mysterious death of one Mr. Babatunde Tanimola, whom he identified as an intermediary in the matter.
Adeniyi urged President Tinubu to establish an independent panel comprising credible civil society organisations and international observers to examine the issues.
Specifically, he asked the proposed panel to investigate the budgetary references to the agency, review institutional records, question relevant officials, conduct forensic examinations of relevant documents, and publish its findings transparently.
He also called on the Chief of Staff to step aside while the investigation is ongoing, alleging that the office had been used to intimidate individuals and media organisations.
“If I am wrong, let an independent process prove it. If the Chief of Staff is right, let it confirm it,” he said.
Adeniyi maintained that he was prepared to cooperate fully with any lawful investigation and urged Nigerians, civil society organisations and the media to focus on facts rather than speculation.
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