Gbaja Gate: New Details Reveal SGF’s Office Cleared Adeniyi Adeyemi For Canada Summit
Fresh facts have emerged showing that the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, OSGF, approved the attendance of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi travel to Canada to attend the Canada-Africa Fintech.
...As PDP says Presidency can’t escape accountability over Adeyemi's claims
Fresh facts have emerged showing that the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, OSGF, approved the attendance of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi travel to Canada to
attend the Canada-Africa Fintech.
Summit, CAFS, in August 2025. Adeyemi was introduced as the Director General of the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, in the document before it was however
disowned by the presidency.
This was even as the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has reacted to the development, accusing the Federal Government of demonstrating a “troubling pattern of institutional failure.”
Also, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, Sunday, urged the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to disclose certified copies of all documents relating to the consideration and approval of the allocation of over N1.3 billion (N1,302,978,784) to the PFIPC in the 2026 Appropriation Act.
Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga,
had alleged that Mr Adeyemi fabricated letters and claims, insisting that the council never existed.
However, the controversy which has engulfed both the presidency and the National Assembly, over the
controversy surrounding the alleged PFIPC has taken another dimension as as documents circulating online showed that the Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office, Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Engr. Nadungu Gagare, approved Prince Adeyemi 's trip to attend a Fintech summit in Canada.
Onanuga had earlier confirmed that the Police found that Adeyemi, using fake documents he created, fraudulently opened a CBN account by misleading the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, adding however, that no government money had been transferred into the account, hence the latest development has further escalated the dispute involving Gbajabiamila, and Adeyemi.
This was even as the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has reacted to the development, accusing the Federal Government of demonstrating a “troubling pattern of institutional failure.”
Also, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, Sunday, urged the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to disclose certified copies of all documents relating to the consideration and approval of the allocation of over N1.3 billion (N1,302,978,784) to the PFIPC in the 2026 Appropriation Act.
Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga,
had alleged that Mr Adeyemi fabricated letters and claims, insisting that the council never existed.
However, the controversy which has engulfed both the presidency and the National Assembly, over the
controversy surrounding the alleged PFIPC has taken another dimension as as documents circulating online showed that the Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office, Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Engr. Nadungu Gagare, approved Prince Adeyemi 's trip to attend a Fintech summit in Canada.
Onanuga had earlier confirmed that the Police found that Adeyemi, using fake documents he created, fraudulently opened a CBN account by misleading the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, adding however, that no government money had been transferred into the account, hence the latest development has further escalated the dispute involving Gbajabiamila, and Adeyemi.
According to the new document, the embattled PFIPC DG was given the nod by the SGF’s office to attend the Fintech summit in Canada from August 3-8, 2025, thus emboldening him.
The document, signed by Engr. Gagare, on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, OSGF, the embattled PFIPC DG was directed by the OSGF to register and involve other stakeholders in the programme.
The document read: “In accordance with Mr President’s Economic Strategies on the Agenda. I invite you to participate in and join the Nigerian delegation to Canada from August 3rd to 8th, 2025.
“The CAFS Summit highlights strategic roles in Digital Finance and Technology, among stakeholders worldwide.
‘’This initiative will significantly contribute to shaping our economic vision, advancing development priorities, strengthening economic ties, fostering bilateral trade relations, and attracting foreign direct investment, FDI, to benefit the Nigerian economy.
“Given the above, you are urgently requested to register and involve other stakeholders in the programme. Your experience, technical support, and presence will strengthen this delegation.
“For more information and details, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Permanent Secretary of the Political and Economic Affairs Office at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, OSGF, and the CAFS Organising Group. Accept the warm regards of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.’’
Presidency can’t escape accountability over Gbajabiamila claims —PDP
Reacting to the development on Sunday, the PDP in a statement signed by the spokesman of its Interim National Working Committee, Mr Ini Ememobong,
The document read: “In accordance with Mr President’s Economic Strategies on the Agenda. I invite you to participate in and join the Nigerian delegation to Canada from August 3rd to 8th, 2025.
“The CAFS Summit highlights strategic roles in Digital Finance and Technology, among stakeholders worldwide.
‘’This initiative will significantly contribute to shaping our economic vision, advancing development priorities, strengthening economic ties, fostering bilateral trade relations, and attracting foreign direct investment, FDI, to benefit the Nigerian economy.
“Given the above, you are urgently requested to register and involve other stakeholders in the programme. Your experience, technical support, and presence will strengthen this delegation.
“For more information and details, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Permanent Secretary of the Political and Economic Affairs Office at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, OSGF, and the CAFS Organising Group. Accept the warm regards of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.’’
Presidency can’t escape accountability over Gbajabiamila claims —PDP
Reacting to the development on Sunday, the PDP in a statement signed by the spokesman of its Interim National Working Committee, Mr Ini Ememobong,
asked President Tinubu to order an independent forensic investigation into allegations surrounding the PFIPC, insisting the Presidency “cannot escape accountability” over claims involving the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila.
According to the party, the controversy left the Presidency facing two equally damaging possibilities, as the
allegations made by Prince Adeniyi Matthew over the PFIPC, and the Presidency’s response through presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, had raised fresh questions about accountability and the integrity of government institutions.
The PDP noted that Adeniyi Matthew alleged that Gbajabiamila solicited and received financial inducements to facilitate his appointment into the PFIPC before making further financial demands during the course of his engagement.
“The Presidency cannot escape accountability by choosing between corruption and incompetence. If its version is true, it has admitted to an unprecedented collapse of institutional safeguards.
‘’If Prince Matthew’s version is true, it has exposed corruption at the heart of government. Either way, Nigerians deserve answers.
“Whichever version of events proves to be true, the implications are deeply troubling,” Ememobong said.
The party said the Presidency, rather than directly denying the allegations, described Prince Matthew as an impostor who allegedly secured office space, had government staff assigned to him, operated CBN-registered accounts and conducted official business with agencies including the EFCC and other security institutions despite having no lawful authority.
It said the Presidency’s explanation only raised more questions.
“How did an alleged impostor gain unrestricted access to the Presidency? Who authorised the allocation of office space? Who approved the deployment of staff and budgetary resources?
‘’How were official accounts established? Who permitted him to transact with federal institutions and security agencies? These are questions that cannot simply be dismissed through a press statement.
“From the reported appointment of deceased persons into public offices, to controversies surrounding the presidential pardon process, the alleged N800 billion Progressive Governors Forum scandal, and several other avoidable administrative lapses, this administration has repeatedly found itself explaining controversies that ought never to have arisen,” the party stated.
The opposition party urged President Tinubu to order an independent forensic investigation into the PFIPC controversy, suspend officials connected to the matter, pending the outcome of the inquiry, review administrative processes within the Presidency and issue an unreserved apology to Nigerians.
“The Nigerian people deserve more than explanations. They deserve transparency, accountability, and institutions that inspire confidence rather than suspicion. Until this administration demonstrates a genuine commitment to holding itself accountable, every unresolved scandal will further erode public trust and strengthen Nigerians’ determination to demand a government that is competent, transparent, and worthy of their confidence in 2027,” Ememobong added.
According to the party, the controversy left the Presidency facing two equally damaging possibilities, as the
allegations made by Prince Adeniyi Matthew over the PFIPC, and the Presidency’s response through presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, had raised fresh questions about accountability and the integrity of government institutions.
The PDP noted that Adeniyi Matthew alleged that Gbajabiamila solicited and received financial inducements to facilitate his appointment into the PFIPC before making further financial demands during the course of his engagement.
“The Presidency cannot escape accountability by choosing between corruption and incompetence. If its version is true, it has admitted to an unprecedented collapse of institutional safeguards.
‘’If Prince Matthew’s version is true, it has exposed corruption at the heart of government. Either way, Nigerians deserve answers.
“Whichever version of events proves to be true, the implications are deeply troubling,” Ememobong said.
The party said the Presidency, rather than directly denying the allegations, described Prince Matthew as an impostor who allegedly secured office space, had government staff assigned to him, operated CBN-registered accounts and conducted official business with agencies including the EFCC and other security institutions despite having no lawful authority.
It said the Presidency’s explanation only raised more questions.
“How did an alleged impostor gain unrestricted access to the Presidency? Who authorised the allocation of office space? Who approved the deployment of staff and budgetary resources?
‘’How were official accounts established? Who permitted him to transact with federal institutions and security agencies? These are questions that cannot simply be dismissed through a press statement.
“From the reported appointment of deceased persons into public offices, to controversies surrounding the presidential pardon process, the alleged N800 billion Progressive Governors Forum scandal, and several other avoidable administrative lapses, this administration has repeatedly found itself explaining controversies that ought never to have arisen,” the party stated.
The opposition party urged President Tinubu to order an independent forensic investigation into the PFIPC controversy, suspend officials connected to the matter, pending the outcome of the inquiry, review administrative processes within the Presidency and issue an unreserved apology to Nigerians.
“The Nigerian people deserve more than explanations. They deserve transparency, accountability, and institutions that inspire confidence rather than suspicion. Until this administration demonstrates a genuine commitment to holding itself accountable, every unresolved scandal will further erode public trust and strengthen Nigerians’ determination to demand a government that is competent, transparent, and worthy of their confidence in 2027,” Ememobong added.
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