Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Human rights activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has described the arrest of the self-acclaimed Director-General of the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, as "the biggest cover-up ever," alleging that the authorities are using the suspect as a scapegoat while shielding senior government officials from scrutiny. Sowore made the declaration in a post on his X handle on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, shortly after Adeyemi was apprehended by police operatives in Osun State following a bench warrant issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The activist argued that the arrest and reported dehumanisation of Adeyemi point to what he described as "an official cover-up rather than a genuine search for truth".
Sowore's explosive allegations have thrust the PFIPC scandal into a new and more contentious phase, with the activist demanding that President Bola Tinubu's Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, be placed under arrest and investigation. "By now, President Tinubu's Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, should also be under arrest and investigation if the authorities are truly committed to uncovering the facts," Sowore wrote. He further alleged that the individual accused of collecting a ₦400 million bribe on behalf of Gbajabiamila had died under mysterious circumstances, while the hotel where the alleged exchange took place had since been demolished. Sowore accused the Federal Government of obstructing justice, stating: "In addition to the real crimes, we are now witnessing obstruction of justice by the Tinubu criminal regime".
The arrest of Adeyemi followed a dramatic courtroom scene at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where Justice Mohammed Umar issued a bench warrant after the defendant failed to appear for his scheduled arraignment on an eight-count charge of conspiracy, forgery, and impersonation. The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, was filed by police prosecutor Wisdom Madaki on November 27, 2025, and alleges that Adeyemi and two other defendants forged several official documents, including a purported presidential appointment letter, State House letterheads, and a conveyance approval for the take-off of the PFIPC. Adeyemi is accused of operating the fictitious agency from the second floor of the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase III, Abuja, and falsely presenting himself as its Director-General.
During the court proceedings, Adeyemi's counsel, Genesis Francis, informed the court that his client had expressed fears for his safety and had written an open letter to President Tinubu. However, Justice Umar was unmoved, assuring that the court would "help the defendant be alive" for his trial before ordering his arrest. The judge noted that Adeyemi had appeared in court only once since the charges were filed and had failed to attend four subsequent proceedings. The court adjourned the matter until September 30 for Adeyemi's arraignment.
The PFIPC scandal first came to light following a formal petition from the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President to the Inspector-General of Police on October 17, 2025, over forged appointment letters allegedly circulated in the name of the office. Police investigations established that Adeyemi forged documents, impersonated a government official, and opened multiple bank accounts using fictitious government agencies. The Presidency, through Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, has distanced itself from Adeyemi, stating that the police filed charges after investigations established that the PFIPC was fictitious. Among the witnesses expected to testify in the trial are Gbajabiamila himself, officials from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, and a Deputy Superintendent of Police.
Sowore is not alone in calling for a broader investigation. The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has urged President Tinubu to suspend Gbajabiamila pending an investigation into corruption allegations against him. Atiku described the unfolding allegations as too serious to be swept under the carpet, stating that "silence and indifference" could not erase the gravity of the accusations. Former senator Femi Okunrounmu has also faulted the Senate for allegedly failing to exercise effective oversight over the purported agency. The Senate has faced growing calls to probe its own oversight role in the PFIPC scandal.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the Presidency, Gbajabiamila, nor relevant government agencies had publicly responded to Sowore's latest allegations. The claims made by Sowore remain unverified by independent authorities. However, the activist's accusations have added a new layer of intrigue to an already sensational case, raising questions about whether the arrest of Adeyemi marks the beginning of justice or an attempt to bury a larger scandal. With the court set to resume on September 30 and calls for Gbajabiamila's investigation growing louder, the PFIPC saga appears far from over.
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