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Adeyemi’s lawyers detail roles of key federal agencies validating fake PFIPC
NG🏛️ PoliticsProgressive12 hr. ago

Adeyemi’s lawyers detail roles of key federal agencies validating fake PFIPC

Lawyers representing Adeniyi Adeyemi, accused of creating a fake Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), allege that multiple federal agencies validated and facilitated the council's operations. They argue that holding Adeyemi solely accountable is unjust, as these institutions processed, funded, and interacted with the agency over time. The controversy began in October 2025 when President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, reported the PFIPC to authorities, claiming it was unlawfully established. The police subsequently charged Adeyemi with forgery and impersonation. After multiple adjournments, a court ordered his arrest last month, which occurred within 12 hours. Meanwhile, the Nigerian House of Representatives has launched an investigation into how the council received official recognition and funding.

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Premium Times Nigeria logoPremium Times NigeriaIndependentProgressive12 hr. ago
Adeyemi’s lawyers detail roles of key federal agencies validating fake PFIPC

Lawyers representing Adeniyi Adeyemi, accused of creating a fake Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), allege that multiple federal agencies validated and facilitated the council's operations. They argue that holding Adeyemi solely accountable is unjust, as these institutions processed, funded, and interacted with the agency over time. The controversy began in October 2025 when President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, reported the PFIPC to authorities, claiming it was unlawfully established. The police subsequently charged Adeyemi with forgery and impersonation. After multiple adjournments, a court ordered his arrest last month, which occurred within 12 hours. Meanwhile, the Nigerian House of Representatives has launched an investigation into how the council received official recognition and funding.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the situation as a systemic failure of governmental oversight rather than focusing on individual culpability. It emphasizes institutional complicity and highlights concerns about accountability within the administration. The narrative suggests that the legal system is being used p

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