The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Monday questioned the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over his alleged involvement in the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC).
Gbajabiamila’s lawyer, Jiti Ogunye, confirmed that his client honoured the commission’s invitation and appeared at the ICPC headquarters in Abuja, where he was interrogated as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged fake agency.
“In full cooperation with the ICPC, acting on the directive of the President, my client responded to the commission’s invitation and appeared at about 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026,” Ogunye said in a statement.
“He gave his testimony, answered questions, and has since returned to his official duties.”
The probe follows a directive issued on July 2 by President Bola Tinubu, ordering the ICPC to conduct a thorough investigation into the PFIPC controversy and submit a report within 30 days.
The Presidency had earlier distanced itself from the PFIPC, stating that no such agency exists under the current administration.
Adeniyi Adeyemi, who is accused of operating the entity, alleged that he was appointed by Gbajabiamila—a claim the Chief of Staff has firmly denied.
Gbajabiamila maintained that his office neither created nor authorised the agency and did not issue any appointment to Adeyemi.
However, Adeyemi later alleged that the Chief of Staff received N400 million through a proxy and demanded an additional N200 million to facilitate his appointment—claims that have not been substantiated.
Law enforcement authorities have since filed criminal charges against Adeyemi, including allegations of forgery and impersonation linked to the PFIPC operations.
He was arrested on July 14 in Osun State following a bench warrant issued by a Federal High Court in Abuja after he failed to honour a court summons.
Investigations have revealed that despite lacking legal backing or presidential approval, the PFIPC allegedly operated like a government agency, with reported budgetary allocation, office space within the Federal Secretariat, and recruitment of staff.
The ICPC investigation is ongoing.
