FCIPC scandal: Gbajabiamila is a whistleblower – Arewa Youth Forum

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, AYCF, has said Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, is a whistleblower rather than a suspect in the scandal surrounding a fake Federal Government agency, Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (

PFIPC.

The Forum made the claim while backing the clarifications made by the Presidency through the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

The Presidency outlined how Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi allegedly orchestrated an elaborate scam by forging official documents, creating a non-existent government agency, securing unauthorised office space at the Federal Secretariat, and engaging in activities that undermined established government institutions and diplomatic protocols.

In a statement by its National President, Alhaji Mohammed Aliyu, AYCF, the youth group said Gbajabiamila took a swift action in alerting security agencies upon discovering suspicious activities regarding the agency, thereby safeguarding the integrity and reputation of the Presidency.

AYCF noted that, according to the Presidency, Gbajabiamila first raised the alarm on October 17, 2025, through a formal letter to the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force, following complaints from officials of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council, NIPC, about an entity operating at cross-purposes with it.

It pointed out that the Chief of Staff reportedly provided evidence including forged appointment letters bearing falsified signatures, seals, and reference numbers.

“We commend the Chief of Staff for his vigilance and proactive steps right from October 2025 when he reported the matter to the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Police. This action demonstrates his unwavering commitment to transparency and good governance.

“His timely intervention prevented what could have been a major embarrassment to the government and the nation at large. Hon. Gbajabiamila has once again proven why he remains a trusted leader. By refusing to overlook suspicious activities and choosing instead to involve relevant security agencies immediately, he has set a shining example of accountability that all public office holders should emulate. This is the kind of leadership Nigeria needs at this critical time,” AYCF stated.

The Forum described Adeyemi as an individual with a well-documented history of criminality and fraudulent activities, noting that his track record dates back to 2016, when he allegedly paraded himself as the President-General of a non-existent World Youth Organisation affiliated with the United Nations.

According to the AYCF, Adeyemi’s background makes his allegations highly questionable and unworthy of immediate belief without concrete evidence.

The Arewa Youth warned against politicising the matter, noting that such attitude could undermine the ongoing legal proceedings against Adeyemi and his accomplices.

“His allegations are clearly an afterthought from a man already facing criminal charges in court. We urge the public to exercise caution and allow the judicial process to take its full course rather than jumping to conclusions based on the narrative of a serial impostor.

“Justice will eventually prevail, and the truth will come out during the trial scheduled for July 27,” the statement added.