No petition before Senate on alleged fake agency, says Adaramodu

The Nigerian Senate has stated it has no petition before it concerning the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and its purported Director-General. Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, confirmed that the upper chamber has no basis to intervene without a formal submission from involved parties or concerned citizens.

Adaramodu acknowledged reports of the agency having a budget line in the 2026 Appropriation Act but emphasized that the matter should be resolved by the executive branch, where the issue originated. He noted that the controversy is already under litigation, and the Senate will refrain from commenting on or interfering in matters before the courts.

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The allegations and counter-allegations over the agency and its purported Director-General are issues within the executive arm, which should resolve them, particularly between the Office of the Chief of Staff and the individual involved.

"The allegations and counter-allegations over the agency and its purported Director-General are issues within the executive arm, which should resolve them, particularly between the Office of the Chief of Staff and the individual involved," Adaramodu stated. He clarified that the National Assembly neither created nor inserted the agency’s budget line into the appropriation process. The Senate would only consider the issue if a formal petition is brought before it, following legislative procedures.

The controversy has drawn public attention due to conflicting claims about the PFIPC's status. While the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President reportedly disowned the agency, the individual at the center of the dispute insists the council is recognized by the Presidency. The matter has since become a subject of public debate and legal proceedings.

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If a petition is brought before the Senate on the existence or otherwise of the agency or its Director-General, it will be considered in line with legislative procedures.