ADC calls for independent inquiry into PFIPC scandal, criticizes presidency's response

The opposition party accused the President Bola Tinubu-led government of failing to explain how an organization it now calls "fictitious" allegedly operated across federal institutions. The ADC stated that the presidency's defense of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has raised more questions than answers, highlighting what it describes as "the staggering depth of institutional decay." The party questioned how a non-existent organization could secure recruitment approvals, appear in budget documents, correspond with public institutions, and engage foreign diplomats.

The ADC also referenced allegations that Gbajabiamila received between N200m and N600m from Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, asserting that these claims warrant an independent investigation. The party identified ten institutions and public officials, including the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and the Central Bank of Nigeria, that should be investigated. The ADC criticized the government for applying different standards in handling corruption allegations, noting the swift action taken in cases involving political opponents compared to the response concerning the Chief of Staff.

The party warned that if the Tinubu-led government fails to order a transparent invest