Adeyemi demands lawyers before House testimony
The embattled DG of the PFIPC, insisted on having his legal counsel and media correspondents present before submitting to questioning by the House committee investigating the fake agency.
The Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, Adeniyi Adeyemi, insisted that his legal counsel and media correspondents be present before he submits to questioning by the House of Representatives committee investigating the agency. The demand is the latest twist in the ongoing investigation into the fictitious agency, which was allocated ₦1.3 billion in the 2026 budget.
Adeyemi’s insistence on legal representation is a standard right, but his demand for media correspondents suggests he is seeking to shape public perception of the investigation. The House committee has been investigating the fake agency for months, and Adeyemi’s testimony could be a turning point in the probe.
This echoes the 2020 House investigations into financial scandals, which also saw witnesses demand legal representation. The mechanism then was different, but the result was the same: a high-stakes political drama.
The winners: Adeyemi, who has asserted his rights; and the media, which gains access to the proceedings. The losers: the House committee, which faces delays; and the Nigerian public, who await answers.
Bottom Line: Adeyemi wants lawyers and media present before he testifies. The House investigation continues. The question is whether his testimony will shed light or create more confusion.