Why Gbajabiamila walked into ICPC office — Lawyer

The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has appeared before the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) as part of an ongoing investigation into the activities of the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).

Gbajabiamila’s lawyer, Jiti Ogunye, confirmed that the former Speaker of the House of Representatives honoured the invitation of the anti graft agency on Monday, July 20, 2026, following a directive from President Tinubu that the matter should be thoroughly investigated.

According to Ogunye, Gbajabiamila appeared before ICPC to cooperate with investigators and provide clarification on issues surrounding the alleged fake agency, which has generated controversy over claims of government affiliation and the use of official documents.

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The lawyer said the Chief of Staff’s appearance was not an admission of wrongdoing but part of his commitment to assisting authorities unravel the circumstances surrounding the activities of the PFIPC.

The controversy began after Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew presented himself as the Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, an organisation the Presidency later described as non existent under the Tinubu administration.

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The Presidency had earlier stated that Gbajabiamila neither appointed Adeyemi nor authorised the creation of the council, describing claims linking the Chief of Staff to the alleged appointment as false.

President Tinubu subsequently directed the ICPC to investigate the alleged fictitious agency, including claims involving forged appointment letters, use of government identity, opening of bank accounts and possible involvement of public officials or private individuals.

The investigation is also examining how the disputed organisation allegedly gained access to government structures and presented itself as an official body despite not having legal backing or presidential approval.

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The ICPC probe is expected to establish the individuals involved, determine how the alleged scheme operated and identify possible weaknesses within government systems that may have allowed a non existent body to appear legitimate.

Gbajabiamila’s appearance before the commission comes as authorities continue investigations into the wider PFIPC controversy, which has attracted public attention over allegations of impersonation, forged documents and unauthorised representation of government institutions.

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