Calls for the suspension of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, have intensified after the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) alleged his involvement in a fraud scandal linked to a purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).
In a statement dated July 3, 2026, and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, the party said it was alarmed by allegations connecting Gbajabiamila to Prince Mathew Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to head the alleged agency.
The NDC alleged that the non-existent body was used to siphon public funds, despite the Presidency’s denial of its existence, and described the situation as a major breach of accountability.
It also questioned how the alleged agency could have accessed budgetary provisions, opened Central Bank accounts, and obtained approvals for 314 staff positions.
The party further raised concerns over claims of financial inducements and irregular appointments, describing them as evidence of systemic corruption.
The NDC called for Gbajabiamila’s immediate removal to allow for an independent investigation, alongside probes into the alleged agency’s operations, financial transactions, and related developments.
It also urged investigations into the death of Babatunde Tanimola and alleged threats against Adeyemi, while calling for witness protection and involvement of anti-graft agencies.
The Presidency has dismissed the allegations, insisting the PFIPC does not exist. Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said Adeyemi allegedly forged appointment documents and ran a fictitious agency, adding that the matter had been reported to security agencies and led to criminal charges.
