"Rights Group Demands Gbajabiamila's Suspension, Probe Over Fake Promotion Council, Alleged Corruption
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education, CHRICED, has called for an independent investigation into the controversy surrounding the so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, and the involvement of the Chief of Staff, CoS, to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila in the matter.
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education, CHRICED, has called for an independent investigation into the controversy surrounding the so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, and the involvement of the Chief of Staff, CoS, to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila in the matter.
It also called for Gbajabiamila's immediate suspension, pending the outcome of the forensic probe, in a statement on by its Executive Director, Comrade Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi. The organisation noted that the allegations surrounding the PFIPC had raised serious concerns about transparency, accountability and governance in the country.
CHRICED was reacting to allegations by the disowned Director-General of the PFIPC, Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who stated that the CoS facilitated his appointment “at a price,” describing the allegation as grave offence that must be subjected to an independent and transparent investigation.
According to CHRICED, the controversy reinforces concerns over what it described as increasing opacity in governance and the need for stronger institutional accountability.
It further linked the development to concerns raised in the International Monetary Fund’s 2026 Article IV Consultation Report, which it noted, highlighted discrepancies between government expenditure and official budget records, and urged the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Budget Office to clarify issues relating to the reported unrecorded spending referenced in the IMF report.
The ministry has since issued a statement denying the allegation.
CHRICED further expressed concern over the country’s worsening security situation, saying cases of kidnapping, banditry and other violent crimes have continued to undermine public confidence in government.
Among its other demands, included the immediate suspension of Gbajabiamila pending the conclusion of investigations; the establishment of an independent investigative panel comprising civil society representatives, anti-corruption experts and jurists, and the publication of details of all government-linked councils, committees and intervention bodies, including their mandates, funding and operational structures.
It also urged the government to recommit itself to transparency and accountability, particularly at a time of economic hardship and persistent insecurity, appealing to civil society organisations, the media, labour unions, religious leaders, youth groups and other stakeholders to remain vigilant and continue demanding accountability from public officials.
CHRICED further recommended that the PFIPC controversy should be thoroughly investigated to strengthen public trust in government institutions and ensure that anyone found culpable is held accountable in accordance with the law.
CHRICED was reacting to allegations by the disowned Director-General of the PFIPC, Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who stated that the CoS facilitated his appointment “at a price,” describing the allegation as grave offence that must be subjected to an independent and transparent investigation.
According to CHRICED, the controversy reinforces concerns over what it described as increasing opacity in governance and the need for stronger institutional accountability.
It further linked the development to concerns raised in the International Monetary Fund’s 2026 Article IV Consultation Report, which it noted, highlighted discrepancies between government expenditure and official budget records, and urged the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Budget Office to clarify issues relating to the reported unrecorded spending referenced in the IMF report.
The ministry has since issued a statement denying the allegation.
CHRICED further expressed concern over the country’s worsening security situation, saying cases of kidnapping, banditry and other violent crimes have continued to undermine public confidence in government.
Among its other demands, included the immediate suspension of Gbajabiamila pending the conclusion of investigations; the establishment of an independent investigative panel comprising civil society representatives, anti-corruption experts and jurists, and the publication of details of all government-linked councils, committees and intervention bodies, including their mandates, funding and operational structures.
It also urged the government to recommit itself to transparency and accountability, particularly at a time of economic hardship and persistent insecurity, appealing to civil society organisations, the media, labour unions, religious leaders, youth groups and other stakeholders to remain vigilant and continue demanding accountability from public officials.
CHRICED further recommended that the PFIPC controversy should be thoroughly investigated to strengthen public trust in government institutions and ensure that anyone found culpable is held accountable in accordance with the law.
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