Gbajabiamila Testifies Before ICPC in Fictitious Agency Investigation

Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria, appeared before the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on July 20, 2026, as part of an ongoing investigation into the activities of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). This investigation was initiated following allegations of forgery and impersonation linked to the agency.

Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Mathew, who claims to be the Director-General of the PFIPC, is currently facing trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja on multiple charges, including forgery. His trial is expected to shed light on the agency's operations, which have raised significant concerns within the Tinubu administration.

Gbajabiamila’s legal representative, Jiti Ogunye, confirmed that the Chief of Staff arrived at the ICPC headquarters around 3 PM, where he provided testimony and answered questions related to the investigation. “In full cooperation with the ICPC, my client responded to their invitation and provided necessary information regarding the ongoing inquiry into the activities of the PFIPC,” Ogunye stated.

President Bola Tinubu ordered the investigation on July 7, 2026, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability. The ICPC has been tasked with completing its findings within 30 days.

The PFIPC scandal has emerged as one of the most contentious issues facing the current administration, involving key figures from the Presidency, the National Assembly, and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. Allegations suggest that Mathew used a forged presidential appointment letter, purportedly bearing Gbajabiamila’s signature, to secure office space at the Federal Secretariat Complex in Abuja.

Documents indicate that Mathew conducted meetings with foreign diplomats, corresponded with various ministries and security agencies, and opened multiple bank accounts—including one at the Central Bank of Nigeria—resulting in the misappropriation of at least 1.3 billion Naira from the 2026 national budget.

Adeyemi is scheduled to appear in court on July 27, 2026, along with two alleged accomplices, Femi and Anu, who remain at large. The ICPC's findings and subsequent legal proceedings are poised to have significant implications for the current administration's integrity and public trust.

As the investigation unfolds, all eyes will be on how the government handles this politically sensitive scandal, which has the potential to impact both governance and public perception in Nigeria.