‘I’m Ready To Face Court And Be Vindicated’ — DG Of Alleged Fake Presidential Agency Says After Accusing COS Of Bribery
‘I’m Ready To Face Court And Be Vindicated’ — DG Of Alleged Fake Presidential Agency Says After Accusing COS Of Bribery
Adeyemi, who is currently facing prosecution before the Federal High Court in Abuja, maintained that he was innocent and expressed confidence that the court would eventually clear his name.
Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-acclaimed Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and Presidential Economic Advisory Council, has insisted that his appointment was genuine despite being arraigned over allegations bordering on conspiracy, forgery and impersonation.
Adeyemi, who is currently facing prosecution before the Federal High Court in Abuja, maintained that he was innocent and expressed confidence that the court would eventually clear his name.
He stated this on Thursday night during a telephone interview on Politics Today, a programme aired by Channels Television.
When asked whether he was evading law enforcement authorities, Adeyemi denied the allegation.
“Not at all,” he said.
Speaking further on whether he was prepared to face trial over the allegations against him, Adeyemi declared that he was ready to submit himself to the judicial process.
“Definitely, if I am wrong, let the court of law do that; if I am right, let the court of law do the right thing,” he said.
“Do you know what? Since the matter is in the court, let the court of competent jurisdiction vindicate me because I am ready to clear my name. Let the court take its course. Since my lawyers are involved, everybody will follow us, they will monitor the whole thing. Let the court of competent jurisdiction do the needful.”
Adeyemi also insisted that he possessed a valid appointment letter but declined to provide details, citing the ongoing court proceedings.
“I have a letter of appointment. However, since the matter is in the court, I won’t be able to say much about it. I am on medication. I am a bit down, I am sick,” he added.
Asked directly whether he considered himself a criminal in view of the allegations levelled against him, Adeyemi responded in the negative.
“No, I am not a criminal. However, the court will do justice to that,” he said.
Adeyemi also questioned claims by the Presidency that the agency under which he operated did not exist.
According to him, it would have been impossible for him to operate publicly across the country for years without detection if the agency was entirely fictitious.
“I want Nigerians to know that, for one second, let us assume the agency does not exist, would I have the temerity, the audacity, to be going all over the country, meeting the heads of ministries, departments and agencies, if I know that the agency does not exist, or as they allege that I cooked up everything?” he asked.
“No Nigerian can dare do that. I could not have summoned the courage to be going from one place to another for almost three years. Nigeria is not a banana republic.”
For several months, Adeyemi reportedly operated openly in the name of the PFIPC, with the office allegedly hosting high-profile events and engaging several government agencies.
The controversial council was also reportedly allocated ₦1.3 billion in the 2026 national budget, further fueling public confusion over the legitimacy of the agency.
However, the Presidency on Wednesday publicly disowned Adeyemi and described him as an impostor facing criminal prosecution over what it called an elaborate forgery and impersonation scheme.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency said police investigations revealed that Adeyemi allegedly forged a presidential appointment letter purportedly signed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila.
According to the Presidency, Adeyemi allegedly operated a non-existent government agency and maintained 34 bank accounts, including nine accounts allegedly opened in the names of fictitious government bodies.
The Presidency further disclosed that Adeyemi was arrested by the Nigeria Police Force on October 27, 2025, after Gbajabiamila petitioned security agencies over the alleged forgery and impersonation activities.
Authorities subsequently filed an eight-count charge against Adeyemi and two alleged accomplices before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The charges reportedly include conspiracy, forgery and impersonation.
The Presidency stated that the matter has been scheduled to come up again in court on July 27, 2026.
It also revealed that prior to the police investigation, both the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission had separately raised concerns regarding the activities of the purported agency.
The latest rebuttal from the Presidency followed explosive allegations earlier made by Adeyemi against Gbajabiamila.
Adeyemi had accused the Chief of Staff of demanding ₦27.4 billion, representing 48 per cent of the agency’s proposed take-off grant.
He also alleged that Gbajabiamila received ₦400million through a proxy to facilitate his appointment, with an outstanding balance of ₦200million allegedly yet to be paid.
Adeyemi subsequently called on President Bola Tinubu to constitute an independent investigative panel to probe the allegations.
He urged the President to direct a review of all official documents relating to the disputed agencies and make the findings public.
Adeyemi also demanded that Gbajabiamila step aside pending the outcome of the proposed investigation.
