The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded the immediate establishment of an independent judicial panel of inquiry to investigate the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).
BACKGROUND
In June, the presidency distanced itself from the organisation, insisting that it does not exist under the current administration.
In a statement, Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, said his office did not appoint an individual named Adeniyi Adeyemi for the organisation.
However, Adeyemi, convener of the disputed PFIPC, challenged Gbajabiamila’s disclaimer distancing himself from the body while calling on the president to establish an independent panel to investigate the controversy.
Adeyemi questioned how the PFIPC allegedly appeared in the 2026 budget if, as maintained by the presidency, the body does not exist.
He alleged that Gbajabiamila demanded a N400 million bribe.
On Wednesday, the presidency further accused Adeyemi
