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Accused 'DG' of fake agency speaks from hiding, claims presidency seeks to silence him
🇳🇬 Nigeria /Crime & Justice

Accused 'DG' of fake agency speaks from hiding, claims presidency seeks to silence him

From Premium Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources In the courts
  • Adeniyi Adeyemi, accused of forging government appointment letters, claims the presidency is trying to silence him.
  • Adeyemi insists his organization was established in 2024 and denies any wrongdoing, calling the government's actions a "defense mechanism."
  • He is in hiding, citing threats to his life, and has declined to provide documentary evidence or meet in person, stating his lawyers advised against speaking to the press.

Adeniyi Adeyemi, the individual accused of impersonating officials and forging government documents, has emerged from hiding to assert his innocence and claim the presidency is attempting to suppress him. Adeyemi, who presented himself as the Director-General of the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC), told PREMIUM TIMES that the government's actions are merely a "defense mechanism" to silence him.

You know the government we have. They are just playing a defence mechanism to shut me up. My organisation was set up in 2024.

— Adeniyi AdeyemiAdeyemi's explanation for the government's actions against him and the establishment date of his organization.

Adeyemi maintained that his organization was established in 2024 and denied any fraudulent activity. When pressed for details or evidence, he refused to meet in person or share appointment letters, citing advice from his lawyers. He stated, "My lawyers are working on something. Whatever they say, I will let you know." He also expressed that he felt his life was under threat, which had forced him into hiding.

I just decided to speak to you out of respect. My lawyers are working on something. Whatever they say, I will let you know.

— Adeniyi AdeyemiAdeyemi's explanation for speaking to the press despite his lawyers' advice.

This development follows accusations from the presidency that Adeyemi forged appointment letters and falsely represented himself as heading nonexistent agencies. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga stated that Adeyemi and two others face eight charges in the Federal High Court, with a hearing scheduled for July 27. The allegations surfaced after officials from the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) noted similarities in functions with another body.

They are now after my life. I have gone into hiding. I’m underground.

— Adeniyi AdeyemiAdeyemi's claim that he is in hiding due to threats against his life.

Concerns were initially raised when Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, petitioned the State Security Service (SSS) and the Nigeria Police Force on October 17, 2025. Gbajabiamila alleged that appointment letters purportedly issued from his office bore falsified signatures and seals, used to claim positions in nonexistent government entities. Adeyemi and his associates allegedly operated from an office in Abuja, engaged with officials, and sought diplomatic support for visa facilitation.

I will not be able to disclose any information now. I don’t consider myself safe.

— Adeniyi AdeyemiAdeyemi's refusal to disclose his whereabouts or further details due to safety concerns.
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Originally published by Premium Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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