The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for the immediate removal of Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations linking him to the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) scandal.
In a statement issued on July 3, 2026, and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, the party described the allegations as deeply disturbing and capable of shaking public confidence in the Tinubu administration.
The NDC said it was “alarmed by the damning allegations of corruption involving the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, and one Prince Mathew Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to be the Director-General of the so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).”
The party alleged that “the non-existent agency was allegedly used to siphon public funds, with the active collusion and facilitation by the Chief of Staff, Gbajabiamila,” adding that the development “raises fundamental questions about the level of transparency, accountability, and the integrity of the Tinubu administration.”
According to the statement, Adeyemi claimed the controversial agency received allocations in the 2026 budget and also operated multiple accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria.
“According to the allegations by Prince Adeyemi, the PFIPC received budgetary allocations in the 2026 budget and successfully opened a Domiciliary Account, a Pound Sterling Account, and a Treasury Single Account (TSA), all domiciled with the Central Bank of Nigeria.
“This development is baffling, given that the Presidency has publicly disclaimed the existence of any such agency,” the NDC said.
Questioning how an allegedly non-existent agency could operate freely within official government financial systems, the party stated:
“The NDC finds it deeply troubling that an agency the Presidency claims does not exist could open multiple high-level financial accounts at the apex bank.
“For an individual to open a domiciliary account, stringent documentation is required.
“How then was a fictitious agency able to open such accounts without the necessary documentation?”
The opposition party further queried: “Did the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation knowingly process forged documents? The Presidency owes Nigerians an urgent clarification on this matter.”
The NDC also raised concerns over claims that the Head of the Civil Service allegedly approved 314 staff positions for the agency.
“Equally disturbing is the claim that the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation approved 314 staff positions for this supposedly non-existent agency.
“The NDC wonders how such a significant administrative action could occur without the knowledge of the Presidency and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,” it said.
The statement continued: “Is the Tinubu administration so clueless and incompetent that major decisions bypass its principal officers?”
The party also referenced allegations made by Adeyemi concerning financial demands and appointments tied to the agency.
“More grievous is the allegation that the Chief of Staff demanded 48% of the agency’s take-off grant amounting to #27,395,510,136, a request Prince Adeyemi reportedly rejected, which invariably resulted in a public spat,” the statement said.
It added: “Adeyemi further admitted that he fraudulently secured his appointment through the Chief of Staff for the sum of 600 million, with #400 million allegedly paid through proxies to the Chief of Staff, with a balance of 200 million outstanding, a default that reportedly contributed in triggering the current denial of the agency’s existence by aides of the President.”
Describing the claims as explosive, the NDC declared: “These are not mere allegations; they point to a disturbing pattern of institutionalised corruption, including the alleged sale of appointments to the highest bidders.”
The party further alleged: “The NDC believes this scandal further confirms that the current administration has entrenched and legitimised corruption as a way of governance in Nigeria.”
The statement also referenced the mysterious death of Babatunde Tanimola and alleged assassination attempts on Adeyemi.
“The situation is further compounded by the mysterious death of Mr Babatunde Tanimola, the intermediary between Prince Adeyemi and the Chief of Staff, who reportedly died in a fire accident at a hotel in Utako, Abuja, on October 22, 2025, just a day after the Chief of Staff’s petition was received by the Police,” the statement said.
It added: “Prince Adeyemi has also raised an alarm over multiple assassination attempts on his life, including a brazen attack along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway on September 7, 2025. He also cried out recently that there is an attempt by certain forces in government to eliminate him.”
The NDC consequently demanded “the immediate removal of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, to allow for a full, unbiased investigation,” insisting that “his continued stay in office constitutes a clear conflict of interest and a threat to the integrity of any probe.”
The party also called on President Bola Tinubu to constitute “an independent investigative panel to thoroughly examine all aspects of this scandal, including the operations of the alleged PFIPC, budgetary allocations, account openings, staff approvals, and financial transactions.”
The NDC further demanded investigations into “the mysterious death of Mr Babatunde Tanimola and the assassination attempts on Prince Adeyemi,” while urging the EFCC, ICPC and the Nigeria Police Force to launch comprehensive probes.
“The NDC will not accept the usual tactic of issuing a mere defensive press release from the Presidency as a deflective ploy.
“Nigerians deserve to know the truth through a transparent process that promotes fairness and justice. The culture of impunity and the brazen sale of public appointments must end.
“The NDC stands firmly with the people of Nigeria in demanding accountability. Anyone found culpable in this sordid affair, no matter how highly placed, must be prosecuted to the full extent of the law,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, the Presidency has dismissed the allegations, insisting that the PFIPC does not exist.
According to presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, investigations revealed that Adeyemi allegedly forged an appointment letter purportedly signed by Gbajabiamila and operated what the government described as a fictitious agency.
The Presidency also disclosed that Gbajabiamila petitioned security agencies in October 2025 over what it termed an “elaborate forgery and impersonation scheme,” which later resulted in criminal charges against Adeyemi and two others.
Despite the denial, Adeyemi has maintained that his appointment and activities linked to the agency are genuine.
