By SUNTV Global Channel | July 2, 2026
A Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to suspend his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations linked to the controversial N27.4 billion Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).
In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the group’s Convener, Olusola Badero, the organisation criticised the Presidency’s defence of Gbajabiamila, arguing that the allegations deserve an independent investigation rather than outright dismissal.
The controversy stems from allegations made by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to be the Director-General of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council and the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council. Adeyemi alleged that Gbajabiamila demanded 48 percent of the agency’s proposed N27.4 billion take-off grant and received N400 million through a proxy, with an additional N200 million allegedly still outstanding.
The Presidency has denied the allegations, insisting that the PFIPC is a non-existent agency and accusing Adeyemi of operating a fictitious government institution.
However, the Yoruba group questioned the Presidency’s position, noting that documents reportedly show the agency appeared in the 2026 Appropriation Act, received a budgetary allocation, and had official interactions with government institutions, including the National Assembly.
According to the group, these records raise questions about how an agency described as non-existent could appear in official government documents and allegedly receive public funding.
The organisation also pointed to reports that the council had engaged with members of the Senate, the House of Representatives and other senior government officials, arguing that these interactions warrant a thorough investigation.
The group further challenged the Presidency to explain reports that the agency allegedly operated Treasury Single and domiciliary accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) if it truly did not exist.
Calling for greater transparency, the organisation urged President Tinubu to constitute an independent investigative panel and temporarily relieve Gbajabiamila of his duties while the allegations are examined.
It argued that taking such steps would strengthen public confidence and demonstrate the government’s commitment to accountability.
The Presidency has maintained that the PFIPC was never legally established and has rejected all allegations against the President’s Chief of Staff.
The controversy continues to generate public debate, with questions being raised over documents said to show official recognition and budgetary provisions linked to the disputed agency.
SUNTV Global Channel will continue to monitor the developments and provide updates as more information becomes available.
