The Nigeria Police Force says it has uncovered an alleged forgery and impersonation syndicate operating under the name of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), a body investigators describe as a fictitious government agency.
According to an interim police investigation, the probe began after the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over alleged forged appointment letters and official documents purportedly issued from the presidency.
Police identified Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Mathew as the principal suspect, alleging that he posed as the Director-General of the non-existent agency and operated from an office at the Federal Secretariat Complex in Abuja. Investigators said forged appointment letters, official letterheads and other documents were recovered during searches of his office and residence.
The report further claimed that financial investigations revealed the suspect operated 34 bank accounts, including several allegedly opened in the names of government agencies. Authorities have recommended freezing the accounts and forwarding the case for prosecution after completing forensic examinations.
Police maintained that the PFIPC has no legal recognition within Nigeria's government structure and alleged that forged documents were used to impersonate federal officials and conduct official engagements.
Meanwhile, Adeyemi has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, calling for an independent investigative panel to examine the alleged N1.3 billion budget insertion controversy. He argued that a broader, multi-stakeholder investigation involving civil society groups, international organisations and anti-corruption agencies would ensure transparency and public confidence.
Adeyemi also claimed concerns over his personal safety have prevented him from surrendering to authorities and questioned official accounts surrounding the death of a key associate. Those claims have not been independently verified, and government authorities have not publicly responded to the allegations.
The Presidency is yet to issue an official response, while investigations by the police and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) remain ongoing.
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