Presidential Council Scandal: Adeyemi Finally Speaks Out, Points Finger at Gbajabiamila
By: Abudu Olalekan
Adeniyi Adeyemi is done keeping quiet.
The embattled man who calls himself Director General of the controversial “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” – yeah, the one the Presidency says doesn’t even exist – he went on national TV Thursday night. Channels Television’s Politics Today. And he didn’t hold back.
According to Adeyemi, this whole mess started because he refused to play ball. He claims there was a major fallout with the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over a multi-billion-naira take-off grant. A fallout that turned ugly.
“He allegedly requested 48 per cent,” Adeyemi said. “Of the ₦27.4 billion take-off grant.”
The details are messy. Adeyemi alleges Gbajabiamila already collected ₦400 million by proxy. Was supposed to get another ₦200 million to supposedly “secure the appointment.” But Adeyemi rejected the demand. That’s when the frustration started, he claims. Senior government officials began deliberately blocking his activities.
Gbajabiamila denies everything. But Adeyemi is standing his ground.
These allegations dropped right after presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga issued a scathing statement. Called the PFIPC “fictitious.” Labeled Adeyemi a con artist with “a history of fraudulent misrepresentation.” Accused him of impersonation and forging official documents.
“He appears to have built a web of false claims,” Onanuga had said.
But Adeyemi? He ain’t buying that label.
“I was lawfully appointed,” he insisted during the program. “I am fully prepared to defend my mandate.”
Then came the money question. Where did he get the cash to pay staff salaries? Adeyemi clammed up. Cited ongoing legal proceedings.
“Mr Seun, I don’t want to talk much about it since the matter is in court,” he told the host. “In fact, I’m restricted from talking since the matter is in the courts. So let’s just get to the courts, Ok?”
He says the absolute truth will come out before a judge. And he’s ready to face whatever comes, legal consequences and all.
“Definitely, sir,” he replied when asked if he’s prepared to face the law. “If I’m wrong, let the court of law do that, and if I’m right, let the court of law do that; do the right thing.”
He wants everyone watching this space. “Let the court take its course. Since my lawyers are involved, everybody will follow us. They will monitor the whole thing. Then let the court of competent jurisdiction do what they need to.”
So now it’s a waiting game. The courts will sort out who’s telling the truth. Is Adeyemi a legitimate DG fighting corruption? Or is he the scam artist Presidency claims?
Either way, he is not going down without a fight.
Olalekan A. Abudu is a seasoned and dedicated News Journalist at REPORTERS ROOM, with over eight years of experience. He specializes in politics, climate change, health, and education, while also covering security, economic, and judicial issues. Committed to accuracy and balanced reporting, Olalekan exemplifies the principles of public-interest journalism.
