PFIPC scandal : Timi Frank demands transparency

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Timi Frank, has called for enhanced transparency and accountability concerning the operations of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). His demand follows escalating controversy and conflicting statements between the Presidency and an individual claiming to be the agency's Director-General.

The Presidency, through a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, clarified that Adeniyi Adeyemi, who presented himself as the PFIPC's Director-General, is an impostor facing criminal prosecution. The police investigation reportedly revealed that Adeyemi allegedly forged a presidential appointment letter, operated a fictitious agency, and maintained numerous bank accounts under non-existent government institutions.

Adeyemi was arrested in October 2025, following a petition by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, who alleged forgery and impersonation. Adeyemi and two alleged accomplices were arraigned on an eight-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja, with the case scheduled for hearing on July 27, 2026. Despite these claims, Adeyemi insisted in a recent television interview that his appointment was legitimate and denied any fraudulent activities.

Frank highlighted that the conflicting narratives necessitate greater clarity from the government, warning that the controversy raises significant questions about transparency and accountability in public administration. Concerns about the purported PFIPC had also been previously raised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission before the police investigation began.

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There is a need for relevant institutions to provide clarity on issues relating to the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council and ensure accountab