Atiku urges Tinubu to reveal officials behind PFIPC scandal
Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to publicly identify government officials involved in the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) scandal. He argued that the interim report by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) raised more questions than answers about negligence and alleged connivance within government processes. Atiku insisted that the presidency cannot claim to be exonerated while failing to name those responsible. He called for an independent inquiry and a public hearing to ensure transparency.
What we know
- Atiku Abubakar challenged Bola Tinubu to disclose the identities of officials linked to the PFIPC scandal.
- The ICPC’s interim report allegedly found negligence and connivance in government processes, but did not clear the presidency.
- The alleged fraud involved forged documents, creation of fictitious agencies, and unauthorized access to government resources by Adeniyi Adeyemi.
- Atiku called for an independent panel and a live-broadcast public hearing by the National Assembly to investigate the matter.
- He accused the presidency of trying to shield officials and said only full transparency would restore public trust.
