Inside the Nigerian President’s Alleged Fake Agency Probe
Bola Tinubu has ordered the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to investigate a supposedly clandestine agency that may have been forged within his own office.
The so‑called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) was reported to have secured a $950,000 public funding allocation via the 2026 Appropriation Act, yet no legitimate record of its formation exists.
Police are searching for alleged director‑general Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who now fears for his life after presenting himself as the council’s leader. He asserts that the council was created to attract foreign investment and claims innocence, while accusing senior officials of demanding bribes during his appointment.
Tinubu has tasked the ICPC with a thorough investigation and requested a comprehensive report within 30 days, highlighting the following points for inquiry:
- Forged appointment letters and official documents.
- Use of false claims to seek official recognition and diplomatic support, including visa facilitation.
- Opening of multiple bank accounts under forged documents.
- Role of any public officer, private individual, financial institution or intermediary that may have facilitated the alleged scheme.
The scandal has intensified public pressure from civil society groups, opposition politicians and senior lawyers demanding an independent inquiry. Tinubu emphasizes that protecting the integrity of the presidency and federal institutions must guard against impersonation, forgery, abuse of official identity and exploitation of governmental weaknesses.
In related news, ongoing investigations continue to scrutinize other allegations of corruption across Nigeria’s public sector.
