A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has called for a comprehensive investigation into the establishment and operations of the alleged Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (FIPC), saying the controversy surrounding the body has raised serious questions about transparency and accountability in government.
In a statement made available to journalists on Thursday, Eze described the controversy as one of the most troubling governance issues in recent times, arguing that it has exposed concerns about the integrity of public institutions under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Key Highlights:
- ADC’s Eze demanded a probe into the alleged FIPC.
- He questioned how the body operated for years.
- He sought clarity on its alleged government links.
- Eze raised concerns over alleged budget allocations.
- He called for a transparent investigation.
- He urged prosecution of anyone found culpable.
According to him, although the Presidency, through the Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has reportedly disowned the FIPC and described it as an unauthorised and non-existent government agency, the explanation has generated more questions than answers.
Eze questioned how the alleged council was able to operate if it was never officially recognised by the government.
“If the council was indeed not a lawful agency of government, how did it allegedly secure office accommodation within the Federal Secretariat, one of the most secure government facilities in the country? How was it reportedly able to operate openly for years without attracting the attention of the relevant authorities?” he asked.
He further questioned reports that the council’s promoter, Prince Adeniyi, allegedly had access to senior government officials, including ministers, ambassadors and other top public office holders.
According to Eze, reports that the promoter allegedly represented Nigeria at diplomatic engagements and was received by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), where he was reportedly honoured with an award, require proper clarification.
“If these reports are true, then this scandal goes far beyond the activities of one individual. It points to a deeply rooted network of insiders who allegedly provided official recognition, access, protection and legitimacy to an entity the Presidency now claims never existed,” he said.
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Eze also expressed concern over reports that the alleged council maintained an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and received allocations in the 2026 Appropriation Act.
“If an organisation now described as ‘fake’ could allegedly find its way into the national budget and benefit from public resources, Nigerians are entitled to ask: Who approved the budgetary allocation? Who processed the documentation? Who authorised the releases? Who looked the other way?” he queried.
He argued that such an operation could not have succeeded without the involvement of government officials across several ministries, departments and agencies.
According to him, the Federal Government should not focus solely on Prince Adeniyi if investigations establish that others facilitated or supported the activities of the alleged council.
“If indeed a fraud of this magnitude occurred, then those who allegedly aided, facilitated, endorsed or protected the operation must equally be identified and brought to justice,” Eze stated.
He said the controversy highlights concerns over the strength of institutional safeguards and accountability within government.
Eze called on President Tinubu to authorise an independent, transparent and comprehensive investigation into the matter.
According to him, such an investigation should establish the legal status of the alleged council, determine whether any public funds were appropriated or released to it, identify any public officials who facilitated its operations, recover any funds unlawfully obtained and ensure that anyone found culpable is prosecuted in accordance with the law.
“Anything less would amount to a cover-up and would further erode public confidence in government institutions,” he said.
Eze also criticised the handling of the matter by the administration, arguing that Nigerians deserve clear explanations regarding the allegations.
“If the allegations are substantiated, every individual involved, regardless of status or political affiliation, should be held accountable. That is the only path to restoring confidence in governance and preserving the integrity of our public institutions,” he added.
