A civil society organisation, the Coalition for Truth and Justice (CTJ), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to launch an immediate investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), questioning its legal status and reported inclusion in the 2026 national budget.
The coalition made the demand on Wednesday during a press conference in Abuja, where it expressed concerns over what it described as the absence of any legal framework establishing the council.
Speaking on behalf of the coalition, Henry Abah argued that there is no publicly available evidence showing that the PFIPC was created through an Act of the National Assembly, an executive instrument, or publication in the Federal Government Gazette.
Abah also questioned the claim by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi that he serves as the Director-General of the council.
According to him, the coalition’s concerns were reinforced by an earlier statement from the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, who reportedly clarified that the PFIPC does not exist under the current administration and that no appointment had been made for the position of Director-General.
The coalition further expressed concern over reports that the PFIPC appeared in the proposed 2026 Appropriation Bill with a budgetary allocation reportedly exceeding ₦1 billion.
It argued that if the Presidency maintains that the council does not exist, Nigerians deserve an explanation regarding how the agency allegedly found its way into the national budget.
The group warned that allowing individuals or organisations to operate under presidential titles without legal authority could expose the country to financial mismanagement, institutional embarrassment, and reputational risks.
Among its demands, the coalition urged President Tinubu to order a comprehensive investigation into the origin, legal status, activities, and financial transactions associated with the PFIPC.
It also called on the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) to clarify whether any official appointment letter was issued to Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi in connection with the council.
In addition, the coalition appealed to the National Assembly to investigate the reported budget allocation and urged anti-corruption agencies to trace and recover any public funds that may have been disbursed in the name of the PFIPC, if any.
The organisation further called on the Federal Government to conduct a comprehensive audit of agencies, councils, and special intervention bodies operating under the Presidency to ensure that only legally established institutions receive public funding.
The coalition maintained that strengthening transparency and accountability in public institutions is essential to protecting public resources and preserving confidence in government.
The Presidency had earlier stated that the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council does not exist under the current administration. As of the time of filing this report, there had been no further official response to the coalition’s latest demands.
