Atiku Demands Investigation into Gbajabiamila-Adeyemi Presidential Council Scandal
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a probe into the alleged Gbajabiamila-Adeyemi presidential council scandal, accusing the National Assembly of failing in its oversight duty.
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a comprehensive investigation into the controversy surrounding the alleged formation of a presidential council involving Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and former Senate Chief Whip Orji Kalu, alongside Bashiru Adeyemi. Atiku criticized the National Assembly for failing to address the issue, stating, "Something is fundamentally wrong within the machinery of this administration. Nigerians deserve the whole truth, not carefully scripted press statements," according to Premium Times.
The controversy centers on claims that Adeyemi served as director-general of the Presidential Forum for Integrity and Political Coordination (PFIPC), an organization said to have been co-founded by Gbajabiamila and Kalu. Channels Television reported that photos of Adeyemi with prominent Nigerian figures sparked public debate, though the presidency has officially denied the existence of the PFIPC and has taken legal action in response to the allegations.
Amid mounting scrutiny, Adeyemi has publicly declared his willingness to face legal proceedings to clear his name. "I’m ready to face the law, clear my name," he stated, as reported by Channels Television. The denial by the presidency and the ongoing legal process underscore the complexity of verifying the council's existence and operations. Atiku’s call for a probe highlights growing concerns about transparency and accountability within Nigeria’s political leadership, particularly regarding informal structures that may influence governance outside established constitutional frameworks.