A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to be the Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), after he failed to appear in court for his arraignment on charges of conspiracy, forgery, and impersonation.
Justice Mohammed Umar ordered Adeyemi's arrest on Tuesday following an application by the prosecution after the defendant was absent from court. The case has been adjourned until September 30, 2026, for his arraignment.
According to the Nigeria Police Force, Adeyemi is facing an eight-count charge alongside two other suspects, identified only as Femi and Anu, who remain at large. Prosecutors allege that the trio forged official government documents, including a fake presidential appointment letter, State House letterheads, and documents purportedly authorizing the establishment of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council—an agency the Presidency says does not exist.
The police also accused Adeyemi of falsely presenting himself as the Director-General of the council and operating from an office within the Federal Secretariat Complex in Abuja.
During the court session, Adeyemi's lawyer told the judge that his client failed to appear because he feared for his life and had written to President Bola Tinubu regarding his security concerns. In response, Justice Umar remarked that the court would ensure his safety before issuing the arrest warrant.
If found guilty, Adeyemi could face up to 21 years in prison for forgery-related offences, while the impersonation charge carries a maximum penalty of three years' imprisonment or a fine.
Despite the allegations, Adeyemi has maintained that the PFIPC is a legitimate government agency. He has also called for an independent investigation into the controversy and reiterated claims that he paid ₦400 million through an intermediary to secure the appointment.
Police investigations reportedly began after the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over the circulation of forged appointment letters bearing fake signatures, official seals, and government insignia.
Authorities say investigations into the alleged fraud are ongoing.
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