The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has interrogated Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, over his alleged role in the emergence of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC).
According to Jiti Ogunye, Gbajabiamila’s counsel, the president’s chief of staff appeared at the ICPC headquarters on Monday, where he was questioned over the PFIPC controversy.
Ogunye said Gbajabiamila gave his testimony and responded to questions before returning to his duty post
“In full cooperation with the ICPC acting as directed by the President of Nigeria, I hereby confirm that my client, Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria, responded to the invitation of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and appeared at about 15:00hrs on Monday, July 20, 2026, as part of the ongoing investigation into the activities of the ‘PFIPC’ fake agency, among others,” Ogunye said in a statement
“My client gave his testimony, responded to questions accordingly, and has returned to his duty post.”
On July 2, Tinubu directed ICPC to conduct a “thorough investigation” into the controversial PFIPC scandal.
Bayo Onanuga, the presidential spokesperson, said Tinubu asked the ICPC to conclude the investigation and submit a comprehensive report to him within 30 days
THE SCANDAL
In June, the presidency distanced itself from the PFIPC, insisting that it does not exist under the current administration.
Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man accused of operating the agency, claimed the chief of staff issued his appointment letter — an allegation Gbajabiamila has denied.
In a statement, Gbajabiamila said his office did not appoint Adeyemi to any position in the organisation.
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