Court Orders Arrest of Alleged 'Fake' PFIPC DG Adeyemi

The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an arrest warrant for Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to be the Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Justice Mohammed Umar ordered the arrest after Adeyemi failed to appear for his arraignment on an eight-count charge.

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My lord, this is the fifth time this case is coming up, and all the adjournments have been at the instance of the defendant.

The charges against Adeyemi include forgery, fraud, and impersonation. This marks the fifth time the case has been called, with all previous adjournments attributed to the defendant's absence. The police lawyer urged the court to issue the warrant, citing the defendant's repeated failure to appear for trial.

Adeyemi's lawyer opposed the application, stating that his client feared for his life due to alleged threats. He mentioned that Adeyemi had appeared in court on May 16 but had not since, citing public attention and threats as reasons for his absence.

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Since then, this case has become a matter of public importance, and there have been many threats to his life. The defendant is afraid for his life. He has to be alive to be able to face trial. They have been looking for him even without an order of court.

However, Justice Umar noted that the case was filed on November 27, 2025, and proceedings began on December 4, 2025. Since then, Adeyemi had only appeared once. The judge consequently issued the warrant, mandating security agencies to arrest and present Adeyemi in court on September 30 for his arraignment. Several individuals, including the Chief of Staff to the President, are listed as potential witnesses.

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Since then, he has failed to appear before this court on four consecutive dates.