Adeyemi insists on open hearing as PFIPC probe faces scrutiny
The House of Representatives is investigating the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) amid allegations of illegal operations and budget allocations. Adeniyi Adeyemi, the council’s self-appointed Director-General, has demanded the presence of his lawyers and journalists before answering questions from the committee. The controversy has drawn public attention, with various officials and political groups questioning the legitimacy of the PFIPC and the process by which it received government recognition and funding. Calls for a transparent and independent investigation have intensified as the probe continues.
What we know
- Adeniyi Adeyemi has refused to answer questions from the House committee unless his legal representatives and the media are present.
- The committee, chaired by Yusuf Gagdi, is investigating how the PFIPC obtained office space and a budgetary allocation despite allegedly lacking legal status.
- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission’s report cleared the Presidency but indicted Adeyemi, a finding criticized by the Coalition of United Political Parties.
- Allegations include forgery, impersonation, and the unlawful use of government facilities by the PFIPC.
- The committee’s venue and procedures for questioning Adeyemi remain unsettled, with concerns raised about due process and transparency.
