ICPC arraigns alleged ‘fake’ PFIPC DG Adeyemi for forgery and impersonation

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) arraigned Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi on 22 counts of forgery and impersonation before the FCT High Court in Maitama. He is accused of posing as director-general of the allegedly non-existent Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) and obtaining more than 27 billion naira, plus another 3.8 billion naira for personnel costs. Prosecutors allege that Adeyemi forged documents purportedly signed by presidential Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to claim the appointment and secure offices, vehicles and other benefits. The ICPC says the alleged offences took place between 2024 and 2026; Adeyemi has been in detention since July 14.