The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the activities of the disputed Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has declared the appointment letter presented by the council’s self-proclaimed Director-General, Adeniyi Adeyemi, as fake.
The committee made the announcement on Wednesday during the continuation of its investigative hearing in Abuja after reviewing documents submitted in the ongoing probe.
The committee, led by Chairman Yusuf Gagdi, said findings from its investigation showed that the appointment letter and other official documents presented by Adeyemi were not genuine. According to the lawmakers, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, confirmed during her appearance before the panel that the documents did not originate from the appropriate government authorities.
Walson-Jack appeared before the committee for the second time after honouring a summons to provide additional clarification on the matter. During the session, she gave her final submissions concerning the alleged operations of the council and the documents linked to its leadership.
The hearing was also attended by Deputy Commissioner of Police Olufemi Akinola and Assistant Commissioner of Police Bashir Abdullahi, who represented the Inspector-General of Police. However, Adeyemi, whose activities remain at the centre of the investigation, did not appear before the committee.
Earlier in the week, the lawmakers described the establishment and operation of the alleged council as a serious violation of due process. The committee subsequently directed the Inspector-General of Police to produce Adeyemi within 48 hours to answer questions regarding the council’s activities.
According to the lawmakers, Adeyemi’s appearance is necessary to explain how the council allegedly obtained official recognition and processed government correspondence despite concerns over its legal status. The committee said its investigation would continue until all issues surrounding the council’s operations are fully addressed.
The House panel maintained that it remains committed to uncovering the facts behind the disputed agency and ensuring accountability as the investigation progresses.