NDC Demands Gbajabiamila's Removal Amid PFIPC Controversy

WHO:

Punch Newspapers - Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) called for the removal of Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila.

Punch Newspapers - Prince Mathew Adeniyi Adeyemi claims to be the Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).

Vanguard News - Bayo Onanuga is the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy for the Presidency.

Vanguard News - Adeyemi is the convener of the purported PFIPC.

WHAT:

Punch Newspapers - The NDC alleged that the PFIPC was used to siphon public funds with the involvement of Gbajabiamila.

Punch Newspapers - The NDC stated that the PFIPC received allocations in the 2026 budget and opened multiple accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Punch Newspapers - Allegations include that Gbajabiamila demanded 48% of the agency’s take-off grant amounting to #27,395,510,136.

Vanguard News - The Federal Government filed an 8-count charge against Adeyemi and two accomplices at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Vanguard News - The alleged PFIPC was allocated N1.302 billion in the 2026 Budget of the Federal Government.

Vanguard News - The budget allocation included N802.978 million for personnel, N200 million for overhead, and N300 million for capital.

WHERE:

Punch Newspapers - The allegations involve operations within Nigeria's financial systems and the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Vanguard News - Adeyemi was arrested in Abuja, and the alleged agency operated alongside the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission.

WHEN:

Punch Newspapers - The statement from the NDC was dated July 3, 2026.

Vanguard News - The Police filed charges against Adeyemi on November 27, 2025.

Vanguard News - Adeyemi is expected to appear in court on July 27, 2026.

Vanguard News - Gbajabiamila alerted security agencies in October 2025 regarding the alleged agency.

WHY:

Punch Newspapers - The NDC demanded Gbajabiamila's removal to allow for a full investigation into the allegations of corruption.

Vanguard News - The Presidency claims Adeyemi forged documents to legitimize the fictitious agency.

HOW:

Punch Newspapers - The NDC questioned how a non-existent agency could open multiple high-level financial accounts at the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Vanguard News - The Police recovered forged documents during searches of Adeyemi's office and residence.

(UPDATED July 3, 2026 19:30 UTC)

The Nigeria Democratic Congress is calling for the removal of Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, amid allegations that a purported agency, the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, was used to siphon public funds, with Gbajabiamila allegedly demanding a significant portion of the agency's start-up grant. The Federal Government has filed an eight-count charge against Prince Mathew Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to be the Director-General of the agency, and he is expected to appear in court on July 27, 2026. The NDC is demanding Gbajabiamila's removal to facilitate a thorough investigation into these corruption allegations, while the Presidency asserts that Adeyemi forged documents to support the existence of this fictitious agency.