Detained ‘Fake Agency’ DG Names SGF, CBN, EFCC, Demands Appearance Before Reps Panel

The controversy surrounding Nigeria’s alleged fake government agency has taken another dramatic turn, with detained self-acclaimed Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, asking the House of Representatives to summon top government officials, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and other federal agencies to testify before lawmakers.

Adeyemi, who is currently facing criminal charges over allegations of forgery, impersonation and fraud, reportedly argued that the ongoing parliamentary investigation cannot uncover the truth unless the officials and institutions that interacted with the PFIPC are questioned under oath.

His request comes as the House of Representatives continues its probe into how the controversial agency found its way into the 2026 federal budget with an allocation reportedly exceeding ₦1.3 billion despite the Presidency insisting that no such agency legally exists. Lawmakers are also investigating how the organisation allegedly secured office space within the Federal Secretariat and gained access to government institutions.

According to reports, Adeyemi maintains that he did not act alone and insists that several government offices processed official requests submitted by the PFIPC. He argues that officials from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the EFCC all dealt with his organisation at various stages, making their testimonies crucial to establishing the facts.

Investigations by multiple media organisations have shown that the Office of the Accountant-General approved a provisional self-accounting status for the organisation, while the Central Bank reportedly opened domiciliary accounts after receiving official correspondence believed to have originated from a legitimate government agency. Documents also indicate that office accommodation was processed through government channels before the agency was eventually exposed. Authorities, however, allege that many of the supporting documents and appointment letters used by Adeyemi were forged.

The scandal first came to public attention after the Presidency disowned the PFIPC and accused Adeyemi of forging the signature and official documents of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. Following complaints from the Presidency, police launched an investigation that resulted in an eight-count criminal charge against Adeyemi, including forgery, impersonation and obtaining by false pretence.

Earlier in July, a Federal High Court in Abuja issued a bench warrant for Adeyemi’s arrest after he failed to appear for arraignment. He was subsequently arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Osun State and remains in custody pending further legal proceedings.

Meanwhile, the House of Representatives has expanded its investigation, summoning several senior government officials to explain how a non-existent agency allegedly secured budgetary allocation, office accommodation and access to official government processes. The committee is expected to determine whether the incident resulted solely from elaborate forgery or exposed deeper institutional failures within government agencies.

The Presidency has maintained that Adeyemi acted fraudulently and that investigations by law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies will establish the full extent of the alleged scheme. Adeyemi, however, continues to deny wrongdoing, insisting that public hearings involving all relevant officials will reveal what truly transpired.