Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the activities of the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), which the Presidency says is a fictitious organization with no legal backing.
According to a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the investigation must be completed within 30 days, after which the ICPC is expected to submit a detailed report to the President.
The Presidency stated that the PFIPC was never established by the Federal Government and does not exist under any law, presidential directive, executive approval, or other lawful government instrument.
The statement alleged that Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew falsely presented himself as the Director-General of the organization and claimed to be a presidential appointee.
Areas of investigation
President Tinubu directed the ICPC to investigate:
* Alleged forged appointment letters and other official government documents.
* Claims of presidential appointment used to obtain official recognition, diplomatic support, and visa facilitation.
* The opening of multiple bank accounts in the names of purported government agencies using allegedly forged documents.
* The source, movement, and use of any funds linked to the alleged scheme.
* The possible involvement of public officials, private individuals, financial institutions, intermediaries, or other entities that may have facilitated the activities.
The investigation will also examine how the alleged organization gained an appearance of legitimacy and identify any weaknesses in government procedures that may have been exploited.
In addition, all federal ministries, departments, and agencies have been instructed to cooperate fully with the ICPC by providing all relevant records and information upon lawful request.
President Tinubu emphasized that the integrity of the Presidency and federal institutions must be protected against impersonation, forgery, abuse of official identity, and other fraudulent activities.
