PFIPC Director-General Adeniyi Adeyemi Arrested on Court Order Over Impersonation, Fraud Charges
Adeniyi Adeyemi, self-styled Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), has been arrested following a court warrant issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja.
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Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-proclaimed Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), has been arrested following a court-issued warrant. The Federal High Court in Abuja ordered his arrest after he failed to appear for arraignment on charges including forgery, fraud, and impersonation.
Justice Mohammed Umar directed security agencies to apprehend and produce Adeyemi in court. He was taken into custody in Osun State hours after the warrant was issued, according to Daily Trust. The court action followed allegations that Adeyemi misrepresented himself as the head of a non-existent government agency.
The PFIPC is not an officially recognized body, and Adeyemi’s claim to the title of Director-General has been widely disputed. Naija News reported that he faces charges of conspiracy, forgery, and impersonation. The Whistler described the council as an alleged fake entity, citing court documents.
Adeyemi is expected to be brought before the court for formal proceedings. The case highlights ongoing concerns about impersonation of public officials and the creation of fictitious institutions in Nigeria. Further details are awaited from the Federal High Court and law enforcement authorities.