Gbajabiamila Appears Before ICPC in Fake Agency Probe

The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, voluntarily appeared before the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on Monday, July 20, 2026, to provide a statement as part of an investigation into a purported government agency. The antigraft agency clarified that Gbajabiamila was not arrested but honored an invitation from its investigators at its headquarters in Abuja.

Gbajabiamila's lawyer, Jiti Ogunye, confirmed his client's appearance at about 3 p.m., stating that he cooperated fully, gave his testimony, and returned to his official duties afterward. The investigation, ordered by President Tinubu on July 2, centers on the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, an entity the presidency has disowned as fictitious. Tinubu directed the ICPC to conclude its probe and submit a comprehensive report within 30 days.

The controversy emerged after Adeniyi Adeyemi, who presented himself as the council's Director-General, allegedly operated the body for approximately two years without any legal establishment, presidential proclamation, or government instrument. Despite this, the purported agency secured office space at the...