Tinubu Orders ICPC Probe into 'Phantom' Presidential Council
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission to investigate a suspected fraudulent entity known as the 'Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council,' with findings due within 30 days.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate a suspected fraudulent government entity known as the "Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council" (PFIPC), according to official statements. The directive was confirmed by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga in a statement issued Tuesday.
The existence of the so-called council, which has not been previously recognized in official government structures, has raised alarms over potential impersonation and financial fraud. The ICPC has been mandated to conduct a thorough investigation into the council’s activities and related matters. The president has set a 30-day deadline for the commission to conclude its investigation and submit a comprehensive report, Premium Times reported.
The directive underscores growing concerns about the misuse of official-sounding names to perpetrate scams or gain undue influence. While details about the council’s alleged operations remain limited, the swift presidential response signals a move to uphold institutional integrity. The ICPC, established to combat corruption and related offenses, will lead the probe under the executive directive.
No arrests or further operational details have been disclosed by the presidency or the ICPC. The investigation marks one of several recent anti-corruption actions taken by the Tinubu administration, though this case is notable for involving a purportedly fabricated council operating under the president’s name.