​Presidency Unveils Extent of Fraud by ‘Fake DG’ Adeyemi

​ABUJA — The Presidency has provided deeper insights into the criminal activities of Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man who falsely claimed to lead a non-existent government agency, the “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” (PFIPC), as he prepares to face trial later this month.

​In an official statement released Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, detailed a sophisticated scheme involving identity theft, document forgery, and financial deception.

​A Scheme of Institutional Impersonation

​The Presidency confirmed that Adeyemi, who had been parading himself as the Director-General of the PFIPC, was apprehended by the police on October 27, 2025. His arrest followed a formal petition from the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on October 17, 2025, after reports surfaced that Adeyemi was forging appointment letters bearing the Chief of Staff’s signature, reference numbers, and official seals.

​The investigation, led by Assistant Commissioner Kabir Mogaji, revealed that Adeyemi operated 34 separate bank accounts. Disturbingly, nine of these accounts were opened under the names of fictitious agencies, including the “FCT Investment Promotion Agency” and the “FCT Investment Promotion Act.” He even managed to deceive the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation to open a Central Bank of Nigeria account, though authorities clarified that no public funds were successfully transferred into it.

​Diplomatic Breach and Public Deception

​Beyond financial fraud, Adeyemi reportedly compromised national integrity by hosting meetings with unsuspecting diplomats and citizens. In one instance, he attempted to secure a note verbale from the United States Ministry of Foreign Affairs to facilitate visa applications for his staff.

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​The Ministry of Foreign Affairs grew suspicious in October 2025 after Adeyemi hosted ambassadors at the Wells Carlton Hotel in Asokoro without following established diplomatic protocols. This prompted a series of inquiries from the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

​Legal Proceedings and “The Budget Mystery”

​Adeyemi and two accomplices were charged with eight counts of forgery and impersonation on November 27, 2025. While he had been on police bail, his recent attempts to revive his fraudulent claims—including contradictory statements—have brought fresh public scrutiny. He is scheduled to appear in the Federal High Court in Abuja on July 27, 2026.

​Adding to the controversy, recent reports have indicated that the purported council appeared in the 2026 Appropriation records with an alleged budget allocation exceeding ₦1 billion. This anomaly has sparked widespread outrage, with the Coalition for Truth and Justice calling for an immediate investigation into how a fictitious entity found its way into government budget documents.

​The Presidency has warned the public and politicians against weaponizing Adeyemi’s claims to attack the Chief of Staff, stating that the matter is sub judice. Citizens are advised to await the court’s verdict, as the government continues its efforts to root out the network that facilitated this elaborate forgery.