The ICPC questioned Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday over allegations linked to the controversial PFIPC scandal, following President Tinubu’s directive for a full-scale investigation into the matter.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Monday questioned the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations linked to the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), following a directive by President Bola Tinubu for a full-scale investigation into the matter.
Gbajabiamila appeared before investigators at the ICPC headquarters in Abuja in compliance with an invitation issued by the anti-corruption agency, as part of its probe into the activities surrounding the controversial agency and allegations made against senior government officials.
The Guardian reports that the development marks a significant step in the investigation into claims by self-acclaimed PFIPC Director-General, Adeniyi Adeyemi, who accused the Chief of Staff of demanding financial benefits in exchange for facilitating his appointment.
Adeyemi had alleged that he paid N400 million to Gbajabiamila to secure his appointment, and further claimed the Chief of Staff demanded 48 per cent of the agency’s proposed N27.3 billion take-off grant.
The controversial figure also alleged that his dealings with Gbajabiamila were facilitated by the late Babatunde Tanimola, whom he described as an intermediary, urging investigators to examine the circumstances surrounding Tanimola’s death as part of the probe.
Amid the allegations, President Tinubu directed the ICPC to conduct a comprehensive investigation and submit its findings within 30 days.
Confirming his client’s appearance, Gbajabiamila’s lawyer, Jiti Ogunye, said the Chief of Staff fully cooperated with the commission.
“In full cooperation with the ICPC acting as directed by the President of Nigeria, I hereby confirm that my client, Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria, responded to the invitation and appeared at about 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, as part of the ongoing investigation into the activities of the PFIPC fake agency, among others,” Ogunye said.
According to him, Gbajabiamila provided a detailed account of his knowledge of the issues, answered all questions put to him, and returned to his official duties after the session.
The ICPC has yet to issue a statement on the outcome of Monday’s interrogation or indicate whether additional persons will be invited for questioning.
NEWS NOW:
