PFIPC Scandal: Gbajabiamila Threatens Adeyemi with N10bn Suit Bribery, Murder Claims

According to the letter signed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Kemi Pinheiro on behalf of the Chief of Staff, Adeyemi made several allegations during a media briefing, including claims that Gbajabiamila requested part of the council’s take-off grant, received money through intermediaries, abused his office and was involved in criminal activities.

Adeyemi also referred to the presidential aide as a murderer and assassin during the briefing.

The legal team maintained that the accusations were entirely false and intended to portray Gbajabiamila as corrupt, dishonest and unfit for public office. They also stated that Adeyemi had never met, spoken with or had any personal or official dealings with the Chief of Staff, making the allegations baseless.

The lawyers further pointed out that Adeyemi is already facing criminal charges before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of forgery.

The case involves claims that he forged appointment documents carrying Gbajabiamila’s signature and produced fake presidential letterheads to present himself as a government official connected to the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, an organisation the Presidency insists does not exist.

Gbajabiamila’s legal representatives argued that instead of defending himself in court, Adeyemi resorted to making public accusations through the media. They described the move as an attempt to influence public opinion rather than allowing the judicial process to take its course.

The Chief of Staff is demanding that Adeyemi remove all videos, recordings and written materials containing the allegations from every platform where they were published.

He also wants a full apology and retraction to be published in at least five national newspapers and across all social media platforms used to circulate the claims. In addition, Adeyemi is expected to provide a written commitment that he will not make similar allegations in the future.

The lawyers warned that failure to comply within 72 hours would lead to a civil suit seeking N10 billion in damages, with the money to be donated to a charity selected by Gbajabiamila. They also said criminal defamation proceedings would be initiated, alongside requests for a permanent court order restraining Adeyemi from repeating the allegations.

The controversy centres on the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, which appeared in the 2026 Appropriation Act with a budget allocation of more than N1.3 billion.

Adeyemi has argued that an agency listed in a budget approved by the President cannot be considered non-existent. However, the Presidency maintains that the council is fictitious.

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has called for an independent investigation into the allegations involving both Gbajabiamila and Adeyemi, arguing that only a proper inquiry can determine the facts. Adeyemi is scheduled to appear before the Federal High Court on July 27, 2026.