The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has demanded the immediate removal of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations tied to the controversy surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).
In a statement dated July 3, 2026, the party said it was alarmed by claims linking top government officials to the alleged activities of the disputed agency, which it described as a serious test of accountability in the current administration.
The group also referenced allegations involving Prince Mathew Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to head the PFIPC, insisting that the matter raises wider concerns about possible abuse of public office and financial systems.
The NDC argued that reports of budget allocations and financial transactions linked to the alleged agency contradict the Presidency’s position that the PFIPC does not exist.
“According to the allegations by Prince Adeyemi, the PFIPC received budgetary allocations in the 2026 budget and successfully opened a Domiciliary Account, a Pound Sterling Account, and a Treasury Single Account (TSA), all domiciled with the Central Bank of Nigeria.
“This development is baffling, given that the Presidency has publicly disclaimed the existence of any such agency,” the NDC said.
The party questioned how such operations could have been carried out through formal banking structures if the agency was truly non-existent.
“The NDC finds it deeply troubling that an agency the Presidency claims does not exist could open multiple high-level financial accounts at the apex bank.
“For an individual to open a domiciliary account, stringent documentation is required.
“How then was a fictitious agency able to open such accounts without the necessary documentation?” the statement said.
It further asked authorities to explain whether any federal financial officers were involved in the process.
“Did the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation knowingly process forged documents? The Presidency owes Nigerians an urgent clarification on this matter.”
Concerns over staffing approvals
The NDC also raised alarm over claims that hundreds of personnel were approved for recruitment under the alleged agency, despite questions over its legitimacy.
“Equally disturbing is the claim that the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation approved 314 staff positions for this supposedly non-existent agency.
“The NDC wonders how such a significant administrative action could occur without the knowledge of the Presidency and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,” it said.
It also questioned the effectiveness of governance structures, saying key approvals should not bypass top officials.
“Is the Tinubu administration so clueless and incompetent that major decisions bypass its principal officers?”
Allegations involving Gbajabiamila
The party further alleged that the Chief of Staff was linked to financial demands connected to the agency’s operations, describing the claims as deeply troubling.
“More grievous is the allegation that the Chief of Staff demanded 48% of the agency’s take-off grant amounting to #27,395,510,136, a request Prince Adeyemi reportedly rejected, which invariably resulted in a public spat,” the statement said.
It also repeated claims that Adeyemi allegedly admitted to paying for access to the position he occupied.
“Adeyemi further admitted that he fraudulently secured his appointment through the Chief of Staff for the sum of 600 million, with #400 million allegedly paid through proxies to the Chief of Staff, with a balance of 200 million outstanding, a default that reportedly contributed in triggering the current denial of the agency’s existence by aides of the President.”
The NDC described the situation as evidence of deeper corruption risks within government systems.
“These are not mere allegations; they point to a disturbing pattern of institutionalised corruption, including the alleged sale of appointments to the highest bidders.”
It added that the controversy reflected broader governance failures under the current administration.
“The NDC believes this scandal further confirms that the current administration has entrenched and legitimised corruption as a way of governance in Nigeria.”
Death claims and safety concerns
The party also raised concerns over reported deaths and alleged threats connected to individuals involved in the matter.
“The situation is further compounded by the mysterious death of Mr Babatunde Tanimola, the intermediary between Prince Adeyemi and the Chief of Staff, who reportedly died in a fire accident at a hotel in Utako, Abuja, on October 22, 2025, just a day after the Chief of Staff’s petition was received by the Police,” the statement said.
It added: “Prince Adeyemi has also raised an alarm over multiple assassination attempts on his life, including a brazen attack along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway on September 7, 2025. He also cried out recently that there is an attempt by certain forces in government to eliminate him.”
Demands
The NDC insisted that Gbajabiamila should step aside to allow for a credible investigation, arguing that his continued stay in office could compromise any probe.
It also called for the establishment of an independent panel to examine all aspects of the PFIPC controversy, including financial transactions, recruitment approvals, and alleged misconduct.
The party urged authorities to ensure full accountability and prosecution of anyone found culpable.