Key Takeaways
- The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee is investigating the activities of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC).
- The committee has directed the Inspector-General of Police to produce the self-acclaimed Director-General of the PFIPC, Mr Adeyemi Adeniyi, by noon on Wednesday.
- Adeyemi is alleged to have falsely presented himself as the Director-General of both the Presidential Economic Advisory Council and the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council.
- The police have already filed an eight-count charge against Adeyemi before a Federal High Court and he has been arrested and arraigned.
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee has taken a significant step in its investigation into the activities of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) by directing the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to produce the self-acclaimed Director-General of the organisation, Mr Adeyemi Adeniyi, by noon on Wednesday. This move is aimed at assisting lawmakers in their ongoing probe into the operations of the controversial organisation.
The committee is investigating how the PFIPC allegedly secured office accommodation at the Phase III Federal Secretariat in Abuja and received a budgetary allocation of N1.32 billion in the 2026 Appropriation Act. The directive followed the police confirmation of aspects of its criminal investigation into petitions alleging that Adeyemi falsely presented himself as the Director-General of both the Presidential Economic Advisory Council and the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council.
According to the Chairman of the committee, Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (APC, Plateau), Adeyemi’s appearance has become necessary due to the weight of the allegations and the institutions allegedly affected. The committee needs Adeyemi to confirm some documents to ensure that their investigation is not undermined and they can submit their report on time.
Investigation Details
The police have already filed an eight-count charge against Adeyemi before a Federal High Court, and he has been arrested and arraigned. The criminal case remains pending before the court. The police also confirmed that a petition from the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President, dated October 17, 2025, triggered investigations into allegations that Adeyemi fraudulently paraded himself as the head of the two presidential bodies.
During the hearing, the committee compared signatures on documents allegedly originating from the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President with authentic official correspondence obtained by the police. The committee said the discrepancy strengthened concerns that official State House documents may have been forged. The investigation has uncovered about 29 allegedly forged documents, including purported approvals from the State House, the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Ministry of Finance, and other government institutions.
Officials from many of the affected agencies have appeared before the committee and disowned the documents allegedly issued in their names. The committee is expected to continue its investigation on Wednesday when Adeyemi is expected to appear before lawmakers.
Why This Matters
The investigation into the activities of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council is crucial in ensuring the integrity of government institutions and preventing fraudulent activities. The committee's efforts to uncover the truth and hold those responsible accountable are essential in maintaining public trust in the government.