PFIPC Saga Update- ICPC Interrogates Alleged PFIPC Founder In Police Custody

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday, July 22, began questioning the alleged founder of the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, while in police custody.

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‎Reports said that Adeyemi was interrogated at the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) National Cybercrime Centre over allegations relating to the creation, operation and purported official recognition of the council.

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‎The interrogation was, however, not concluded, as investigators were said to be examining several issues connected to the controversial body.

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‎The controversy surrounding the PFIPC followed claims that Adeyemi presented himself as the Director-General of a presidential agency which several government institutions said they did not establish or recognise.

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‎Questions have also been raised over the documents allegedly used to support the council’s existence, the opening of bank accounts in its name and its reported inclusion in federal budget proposals.

‎The allegations remain under investigation and have not been determined by a court.

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‎ICPC operatives reportedly arrived at the Cybercrime Centre in the morning to interview Adeyemi. The questioning could not immediately proceed because his new lawyer was absent.

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‎Investigators consequently suspended the session to allow Adeyemi to secure legal representation in accordance with his rights under criminal procedure.

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‎The development came as the House of Representatives intensified its investigation into the legal status and operations of the purported council.

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‎Senior government officials are expected to appear before the House committee examining how the PFIPC allegedly gained access to government processes and appeared in the 2026 budget.

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‎Those expected before the panel include the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume; the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu; and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi.

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