PFIPC head to cooperate with Tinubu-ordered ICPC probe

The self-proclaimed director-general of a disputed government council has declared his full cooperation with an official investigation ordered by President Bola Tinubu, while challenging the government's assertion that the agency is fictitious. Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to lead the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), stated he is ready to submit all documents in his possession to anti-graft and security agencies to aid their inquiry.

President Tinubu directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the activities of the purported council and submit a report within 30 days. The presidency stated the investigation is necessary because the PFIPC was never established by the federal government and has no legal basis, presidential instrument, or executive approval backing its existence. The ICPC is also tasked with investigating alleged forgery of appointment letters and other official documents used by Adeyemi to seek recognition and diplomatic support, as well as examining the opening of multiple bank accounts in the names of purported government agencies.

Adeyemi made his statements during an...