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Fake agency scandal: Controversial DG fights back, fingers more MDAs
NG🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

Fake agency scandal: Controversial DG fights back, fingers more MDAs

Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-proclaimed Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, has denied allegations that he unilaterally created the agency. In a statement released by his legal defense team, Adeyemi claims that multiple federal ministries, departments, and agencies were involved in recognizing and supporting the council. His legal team argues that any investigation into the matter must include his testimony, asserting that excluding him would violate his constitutional right to a fair hearing. They provided evidence suggesting that various government offices, including the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Accountant-General, the Central Bank of Nigeria, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, had official interactions with the council. Adeyemi remains in police custody and has demanded to appear before a parliamentary committee investigating the agency.

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Fake agency scandal: Controversial DG fights back, fingers more MDAs

Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-proclaimed Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, has denied allegations that he unilaterally created the agency. In a statement released by his legal defense team, Adeyemi claims that multiple federal ministries, departments, and agencies were involved in recognizing and supporting the council. His legal team argues that any investigation into the matter must include his testimony, asserting that excluding him would violate his constitutional right to a fair hearing. They provided evidence suggesting that various government offices, including the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Accountant-General, the Central Bank of Nigeria, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, had official interactions with the council. Adeyemi remains in police custody and has demanded to appear before a parliamentary committee investigating the agency.

Bias read (Center): While the subject involves a high-profile political figure and potential misconduct, the article presents both the accusations against Adeyemi and his defense team's counterclaims. It includes quotes from his legal representatives and references to official government actions, suggesting a balanced,

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