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The House of Representatives has given the Inspector-General of Police 48 hours to produce the alleged PFIPC Director-General, Adeniyi Adeyemi, as lawmakers intensify their investigation into the controversial council.
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The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the activities of the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has directed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun's successor, Olatunji Disu, to produce the council's alleged Director-General, Adeniyi Adeyemi, before lawmakers within 48 hours.
The committee issued the directive during a resumed investigative hearing in Abuja, ordering that Adeyemi be presented before lawmakers on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at exactly 12 noon to answer questions relating to the establishment and operations of the disputed council. The latest directive marks another significant development in the ongoing investigation into how the PFIPC emerged and secured a place in the 2026 federal budget despite repeated claims by the Presidency that the organisation was never legally established.
Chairman of the committee, Hon. Yusuf Gagdi, said Adeyemi's appearance had become necessary because of the numerous issues uncovered during the investigation. He explained that the committee intends to verify several documents and testimonies already presented before it and ensure that all individuals connected with the matter are given an opportunity to state their own side of the story.
Lawmakers disclosed that the committee has uncovered 29 documents suspected to have been forged or altered in connection with the operations of the PFIPC. The documents allegedly include appointment letters, official correspondence and approvals purportedly issued by various government institutions to support the existence of the council. The committee said Adeyemi's testimony would be crucial in determining the authenticity of those documents and identifying those responsible for their preparation or circulation.
The PFIPC controversy has generated widespread attention after several federal institutions, including the Presidency, insisted that no such agency exists under the Federal Government. Despite those denials, the council reportedly appeared in the 2026 Appropriation Act and allegedly operated with documents bearing the names of high-ranking government offices.
The House committee has in recent weeks invited officials from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Budget Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation and other government agencies to explain their interactions with the disputed organisation. Testimonies presented so far indicate that although budgetary provisions existed for the council, no public funds were ultimately released or spent because statutory financial approvals were never granted.
Investigators are also examining allegations that the disputed council attempted to obtain official recognition, open government-linked bank accounts, secure diplomatic engagements and occupy office space using documents now under scrutiny. President Bola Tinubu had earlier directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the matter, while police authorities have already filed criminal charges against Adeyemi over allegations connected to the case.
The House committee stressed that its investigation is aimed at protecting the integrity of Nigeria's public institutions and ensuring accountability in the federal budget process. Lawmakers said anyone found to have forged official documents or misrepresented government authority would be held accountable in accordance with the law.
With Adeyemi now expected to appear before lawmakers within the next 48 hours, the investigation is entering a critical phase that could provide answers to lingering questions about the origin, operations and legal status of the controversial PFIPC.