Leaders split over Gbajabiamila’s role in PFIPC probe
Political leaders and civil society groups are divided on the involvement of Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, in the ongoing investigation of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Some stakeholders urge that Gbajabiamila step aside to ensure a credible investigation, while others insist on following due process before any action is taken. The House of Representatives is probing how the PFIPC, described by the Presidency as non-existent, was registered and allocated funds in the 2026 Appropriation Act. The controversy has sparked calls for transparency and accountability at the highest levels of government.
What we know
- The Presidency maintains that the PFIPC was never legally established, labelling its self-acclaimed Director-General, Adeyemi Adeniyi, as a fraudster.
- Some political leaders and groups, including the Coalition of United Political Parties, want Gbajabiamila to step aside to protect the investigation’s credibility.
- Critics have questioned why the House committee has not invited Gbajabiamila to testify, raising concerns about the thoroughness of the probe.
- Human rights activist Joe Okei-Odumakin claims Gbajabiamila alerted authorities to the PFIPC fraud as far back as 2025, which led to the arrest of Adeniyi in October 2025.
- Civil society groups argue that the focus should be on uncovering the truth and restoring public confidence, not just on removing individuals from office.
