The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has appeared before the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over the ongoing investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC).
Gbajabiamila honoured the invitation of the anti-graft agency on Monday and appeared before investigators at the ICPC headquarters in Abuja, where he answered questions relating to the alleged activities of the purported agency.
His lawyer, Jiti Ogunye, confirmed the development, saying the presidential aide fully cooperated with the commission during the session before returning to his official duties.
In a statement, Ogunye said Gbajabiamila appeared before the ICPC at about 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, as part of the ongoing investigation into the activities of what he described as the “PFIPC fake agency,” among other issues.
The statement read in part: “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 of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) 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.
“My client gave his testimony, responded to questions accordingly, and has returned to his duty post.”
The development comes amid growing scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding the creation and operations of the PFIPC, with the controversy attracting the attention of both the National Assembly and anti-corruption authorities.
President Tinubu had, on July 2, directed the ICPC to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the PFIPC controversy following allegations surrounding the operations of the purported agency.
The directive was conveyed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who disclosed that the ICPC had been mandated to conclude its investigation and submit a comprehensive report within 30 days.
Gbajabiamila’s appearance before the commission marks a significant development in the probe, as investigators continue to examine the activities of the PFIPC and the circumstances surrounding its operations.
The investigation is expected to establish the facts surrounding the controversial council and determine whether any individuals or entities linked to its activities breached relevant laws.
The ICPC is expected to submit its findings to the President upon completion of the investigation.
