FG Files Fresh Charges Against Alleged Fake Presidential Council DG, Adeniyi Adeyemi

The Federal Government has filed fresh criminal charges against Adeniyi Adeyemi, the alleged Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), following the withdrawal of an earlier eight-count case before the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The development came after the Attorney-General of the Federation reviewed the existing case and identified legal and jurisdictional issues that required the prosecution to be pursued before another court.

Rotimi Oyedepo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, disclosed the development on Monday, October 12, 2026, while appearing before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja.

According to the prosecution, fresh charges had been filed before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where the government intends to arraign Adeyemi afresh. <Cite refs={[“turn550252news12″,”turn550252search0″,”turn550252search1”]}/>

Federal High Court Strikes Out Earlier Charges

During Monday’s proceedings, Oyedepo informed the court that the Attorney-General had reviewed the case file and the charge initially filed by the police.

The review reportedly identified defects in the earlier proceedings, including questions about whether the Federal High Court had jurisdiction over some of the alleged offences involving forged documents.

The prosecution subsequently applied for the existing charge to be struck out to allow the government to proceed with the fresh case before the FCT High Court.

Adeyemi’s lawyer, Ibrahim Angulu, SAN, did not oppose the application. Justice Umar consequently struck out the eight-count charge before the Federal High Court.

The decision ended the proceedings under that particular charge but did not amount to an acquittal on the underlying allegations. The Federal Government intends to continue the prosecution through the new case filed at the FCT High Court.

What Are the Allegations Against Adeniyi Adeyemi?

Adeyemi faces allegations relating to forgery, impersonation and conspiracy in connection with the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council.

The Presidency has maintained that the council was never established or authorised by the Federal Government and that the appointment documents allegedly used to support Adeyemi’s claim to leadership were fraudulent.

According to the prosecution’s earlier case, Adeyemi allegedly presented documents purporting to establish the council’s legitimacy and his appointment as its Director-General.

The documents reportedly included an appointment letter purportedly issued by President Bola Tinubu and other official correspondence bearing government letterheads.

The allegations also concern documents allegedly used to seek government recognition, office accommodation, staff deployment and cooperation from public institutions.

Adeyemi had pleaded not guilty to the earlier charges. The allegations therefore remain matters for determination by the court, and the defendant is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless proven guilty according to law.

How the Purported Council Attracted Government Attention

The controversy surrounding the PFIPC attracted national attention after concerns were raised about the activities of an organisation presenting itself as a legitimate presidential agency.

In July 2026, the Presidency announced that President Tinubu had directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the purported council and its activities.

The government said the council had no basis in law, presidential instrument, executive approval or other lawful act establishing it as a federal government agency.

The investigation was expected to examine the alleged use of forged appointment letters, attempts to obtain official recognition and diplomatic support, and the opening of bank accounts in the names of purported government agencies.

The Presidency also directed investigators to examine whether weaknesses in government procedures had enabled the organisation to operate with the appearance of official legitimacy.

Alleged Forged Documents and Government Processes

The earlier prosecution identified several documents allegedly used in connection with the purported council.

These reportedly included a presidential appointment letter, correspondence seeking official approvals, requests for staff accounts and office space, and communications seeking collaboration with government institutions.

The prosecution also listed government officials and other individuals as potential witnesses in the earlier case.

The allegations raise questions about the verification procedures used by public institutions when dealing with purported presidential appointments and newly established government bodies.

However, the allegations against Adeyemi must be distinguished from any broader questions about institutional weaknesses. Responsibility for any criminal offence must be established through evidence and the appropriate judicial process.

Why the Fresh Charges Matter

The decision to file fresh charges highlights the importance of ensuring that criminal proceedings are brought before a court with the appropriate jurisdiction and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

A prosecution must satisfy the law not only in the evidence it presents but also in the procedures used to bring the case before the court.

By moving the case to the FCT High Court, the Federal Government is seeking to continue proceedings through a forum it considers appropriate for the alleged offences.

The new case will provide an opportunity for the prosecution to present its allegations and evidence, while the defence will have the opportunity to challenge the case in accordance with the law.

The outcome will depend on the evidence presented and the court’s findings, rather than the allegations or public reactions surrounding the controversy.

The Federal Government has filed fresh charges against Adeniyi Adeyemi over allegations linked to the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council after the Federal High Court in Abuja struck out the earlier eight-count case.

The prosecution said a review by the Attorney-General identified legal and jurisdictional issues that required the matter to be pursued before the FCT High Court.

The case has drawn attention to the alleged use of forged government documents and the procedures for verifying presidential appointments and official agencies.

As proceedings move to the new court, the allegations remain subject to judicial determination, and Adeyemi is entitled to the presumption of innocence.

By Joseph Iyaji

Akahi News