Security Operatives Nab Alleged Fake PFIPC DG Adeyemi Over Fraud, Forgery

Security operatives have arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-acclaimed Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), shortly after a Federal High Court in Abuja issued a bench warrant for his arrest over allegations of forgery, fraud and impersonation.

Adeyemi was arrested following an order by Justice Mohammed Umar after he failed to appear before the court for his scheduled arraignment on Tuesday.

The judge granted an application by police prosecutor, Wisdom Madaki, directing security agencies to arrest the defendant and produce him before the court.

Adeyemi was expected to take his plea in an eight-count charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, but was absent when the matter was called. Although a lawyer announced an appearance on his behalf, the prosecution told the court that the defendant had failed to honour the court’s summons, prompting the application for a warrant of arrest.

The charges, filed by the Nigeria Police on November 27, 2025, accuse Adeyemi and two other defendants of forgery, impersonation, obtaining by false pretence and other related offences linked to the activities of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council.

According to the prosecution, the defendants allegedly forged several official government documents, including a presidential appointment letter, State House correspondence, documents purportedly approving the establishment of the council, requests to open government bank accounts, applications for office accommodation and letters seeking collaboration with federal ministries and agencies in a bid to portray the organisation as a legitimate government institution.

Investigators further alleged that Adeyemi operated the purported council from an office within the Federal Secretariat Complex in Abuja, where he allegedly held meetings with diplomats, investors and government officials while presenting himself as the head of a recognised presidential agency.

The prosecution has lined up several witnesses for the trial, including the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, Paul Emmanuel, Jeremiah Imoukhede, Ituah Sylvester, officials of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation—Akimbo Shola and Adamu Balongu—as well as a Deputy Superintendent of Police and other investigators involved in the case.

Prosecutors are also expected to tender documentary evidence, including the petition from the Office of the Chief of Staff to the Inspector-General of Police, police investigation reports, witness statements and the alleged forged appointment documents.

The arrest came less than 24 hours after Adeyemi denied reports that he had gone into hiding.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, he claimed he had stayed away from public appearances because he feared for his safety.
“I’m ready to show my face. I’m not hiding. I’m only fearing for my life because I have it on good authority that my life is in danger. There have been several attempts on my life,” he said.

Adeyemi also reiterated his claim that he paid ₦400 million through an intermediary to secure his appointment as Director-General of the disputed council. He alleged that those from whom he borrowed the money later petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the transaction.
The Presidency has consistently maintained that the PFIPC is not a recognised Federal Government agency.

The Office of the Chief of Staff to the President had earlier petitioned the Inspector-General of Police after allegedly discovering forged appointment letters and other official documents purportedly issued in the name of the State House.

Authorities insist the alleged council was never established by the Federal Government and have described it as a fictitious organisation used to deceive members of the public and government institutions.

Following the execution of the court’s arrest warrant, Adeyemi is expected to be produced before the Federal High Court in Abuja for arraignment. Justice Mohammed Umar has adjourned the case until September 30, 2026, for his plea and further proceedings.

The case has drawn nationwide attention as investigators seek to determine how the alleged fake council operated, the extent of its activities and whether forged presidential documents were used to gain legitimacy and engage with public institutions.