Tinubu and the ‘Gbaja-Adeyemi’ Moment

A shocking scandal has emerged in Nigeria, where an individual allegedly established a fraudulent government agency, appointed himself Director General, and secured substantial budget allocations. The man, identified as Prince Adeniyi Matthew, reportedly created the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, obtained office space at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja, and opened multiple Central Bank accounts.

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Above is circulating widely on WhatsApp in Ghana. Is it a credible tale?

According to reports circulating widely, Matthew's fake agency received an allocation of N1,302,978,784 (nearly $1 million) in the 2026 budget. He allegedly summoned ambassadors to meetings, held strategic sessions with ministers, and even represented Nigeria at international conferences, all under the guise of his fabricated organization.

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Yes!

The Nigerian Presidency is accused of shrouding the saga in "a cloud of public misrepresentation, institutional denial, and deliberate attempts to silence legitimate questions." The article highlights serious concerns about the integrity of Nigerian institutions and the credibility of oversight systems. It is alleged that Matthew, despite being publicly declared a 'scammer' by the federal government, managed to access the Central Bank of Nigeria for accounts, obtain a government domain from NITDA, and receive waivers for employment.

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a cloud of public misrepresentation, institutional denial, and deliberate attempts to silence legitimate questions that concern a matter of public interest.

Further complicating the matter, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has been named as an accomplice. The article suggests that Adeyemi did not act alone, indicating multiple layers to the controversy. The author emphasizes that President Tinubu must address the allegations against Gbajabiamila, stating that the presidency must be "above reproach."

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The presidency that should be, like Caesar’s wife, above reproach.