Presidential Council scandal: 'I’m ready to face the law', Adeyemi

Adeniyi Adeyemi, who identifies as the Director-General of a disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), has stated his readiness to defend himself in court against allegations of document forgery and impersonation. Adeyemi appeared on Channels Television, asserting that the courts should resolve the controversy surrounding the council's existence and his appointment. He rejected the Presidency's claims of him being a con artist, insisting that a competent court of law should vindicate him. When questioned about the council's funding, Adeyemi deferred to the court proceedings for the truth to be revealed. The Presidency, through spokesman Bayo Onanuga, publicly disavowed the organization, calling it fictitious and accusing Adeyemi of operating a fraudulent scheme. Onanuga stated that Adeyemi had allegedly built a network of false claims to deceive officials and the public. However, Adeyemi maintains his appointment was lawful and attributes the conflict to his refusal to comply with alleged demands from the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, for a significant portion of the agency's take-off grant. Adeyemi has urged President Bola Tinubu to establish an independent investigative panel. Meanwhile, police investigations have reportedly found forged documents used by Adeyemi to open a bank account for the council. He and two others face an eight-count charge including forgery and impersonation, with a court appearance scheduled for July 27.

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Definitely, sir. If I’m wrong, let the court of law do that, and if I’m right, let the court of law do that; do the right thing.