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Gbajabiamila knew of my appointment, alleged fake Presidential DG insists
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Nigeria /Elections & Politics

Gbajabiamila knew of my appointment, alleged fake Presidential DG insists

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources In the courts
  • Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, accused of impersonating a presidential aide, insists Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila was aware of his appointment.
  • Adeyemi claims he has a letter of appointment and is ready to face the court to clear his name.
  • He stated that he could not have operated for nearly three years if the agency he represented did not exist, dismissing Nigeria as a "banana republic."

Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, who allegedly posed as the Director-General of non-existent presidential councils, has denied any wrongdoing. He asserted that the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, was aware of his appointment.

Not at all.

โ€” Prince Adeniyi AdeyemiResponding to whether he was running away from the law.

Adeyemi, facing allegations of impersonation and related offenses, stated that the matter is currently before a court. He expressed confidence in being vindicated, emphasizing his readiness to face legal proceedings. "If I am wrong, let the court of law do that; if I am right, let the court of law do the right thing," he said during a Channels TV interview.

Definitely, if I am wrong, let the court of law do that; if I am right, let the court of law do the right thing. Do you know what? Since the matter is in the court, let the court of competent jurisdiction vindicate me because I am ready to clear my name. Let the court take its course.

โ€” Prince Adeniyi AdeyemiExpressing his willingness to face legal proceedings.

He further claimed to possess a letter of appointment, though he refrained from divulging further details due to the ongoing court case. Adeyemi also stated he was on medication and feeling unwell. When asked if he was a criminal, he responded, "No, I am not a criminal. However, the court will do justice to that."

Yes.

โ€” Prince Adeniyi AdeyemiConfirming that Femi Gbajabiamila was aware of his appointment.

Addressing the question of Gbajabiamila's knowledge of his appointment, Adeyemi confirmed, "Yes." He indicated that the confirmation of his appointment came through Gbajabiamila's office. Adeyemi urged Nigerians to consider the audacity required to operate for nearly three years, meeting with government officials, if the agency he represented was indeed fabricated. "No Nigerian can dare do that. I could not have summoned the courage to be going from one place to another for almost three years. Nigeria is not a banana republic," he stated.

I want Nigerians to know that, for one second, let us assume the agency does not exist, would I have the temerity, the audacity, to be going all over the country, meeting the head of ministry, department and agency, if I know that the agency does not exist, or as they allege me that I cooked up everything? No Nigerian can dare do that. I could not have summoned the courage to be going from one place to another for almost three years. Nigeria is not a banana republic.

โ€” Prince Adeniyi AdeyemiDefending his actions and the legitimacy of his purported agency.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.