Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man accused of operating a purported government agency known as the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), has declared his readiness to face trial, insisting that he was lawfully appointed and is confident of clearing his name.
The Presidency had on Wednesday, July 1, disowned the PFIPC, stating that it has no knowledge of the agency.
In a statement, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga disclosed that Adeyemi is under investigation by security agencies and is expected to be arraigned in court on July 27.
According to the statement, Adeyemi had claimed that his appointment letter was issued by President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. However, Gbajabiamila has denied authorising or issuing such an appointment.
Speaking during an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday evening, Adeyemi maintained that he was legally appointed to head the organisation and expressed confidence in the judicial process.
When asked if he was prepared to face prosecution, he responded:
“Definitely, sir. If I’m wrong, let the court of law do that, and if I’m right, let the court of law do that; do the right thing.”
Adeyemi also rejected allegations describing him as a fraudster, stressing that only the courts should determine the matter.
“Since the matter is in the court, let the court of competent jurisdiction vindicate me because I’m ready to clear my name. Let the court take its course. Since my lawyers are involved, everybody will follow us. They will monitor the whole thing. Then let the court of competent jurisdiction do what they need to.”
When questioned about the source of funds used to pay staff under the council, Adeyemi declined to provide details, citing the ongoing legal proceedings.
“The truth will be unravelled at the court of law. I don’t want to talk much about it since the matter is in court. In fact, I’m restricted from talking since the matter is in the courts. So let’s just get to the courts, OK?” he said.
The case is expected to proceed to court later this month as investigations continue.
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