Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-styled director-general of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), says he has never physically met Femi Gbajabiamila and is unsure of the chief of staff’s role in his controversial appointment.
In June, the Presidency distanced itself from the PFIPC and Adeyemi, insisting that the organisation does not exist under the current administration.
In a statement, Gbajabiamila said his office did not appoint Adeyemi to any position in the organisation.
However, at a press conference on June 26, Adeyemi questioned Gbajabiamila’s June 11 disclaimer.
On July 7, Gbajabiamila threatened to file a N10 billion defamation suit against Adeyemi over allegations of murder and bribery.
‘I’m Unsure Of Gbajabiamila’s Role’
Speaking on Tuesday during an interview with VeryDarkMan (VDM), the social media influencer whose real name is Martins Vincent Otse, Adeyemi said he had not met Gbajabiamila in person before or after his alleged appointment.
He said his late friend, Dolapo Tanimola, facilitated the process of his appointment with the chief of staff.
“I would not say he (Gbajabiamila) is lying, and I won’t say he is telling the truth. That is why, during my press conference, I pleaded with Mr President to set up an investigative panel to examine this entire issue, unravel the truth and determine who is involved,” Adeyemi said.
“I think I have spoken with Gbajabiamila three times through my late friend, Dolapo Tanimola.”
“No, it was not on a video call.”
Adeyemi said he has documented evidence to support every claim and allegation regarding his purported appointment.
“I am willing and ready to assist security agencies or any panel set up by Mr President to unravel the truth. In fact, any moment from now, I will go to the DSS or the police to submit all the documents I have to assist their investigation into this matter,” he said.
“I will go, any moment from now. I will go to authenticate and verify my documents and help unravel the truth.”
On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the matter and submit its findings within 30 days.
