Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man accused of operating a fake government agency known as the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), has vowed to clear his name, insisting he is prepared to face trial and defend his actions in court.
The Presidency had on Wednesday, July 1, disowned the organisation, stating that it had no knowledge of the PFIPC.
In a statement, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga disclosed that Adeyemi is under investigation by security agencies and is expected to be arraigned on July 27. The statement also said Adeyemi claimed he was appointed to head the council through a letter signed by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, a claim Gbajabiamila has denied.
Speaking during an interview with Channels Television on Thursday, Adeyemi maintained that his appointment was legitimate and said he was ready to defend himself before the court.
When asked whether he was prepared to face prosecution, he replied:
“Definitely, sir. If I’m wrong, let the court of law do that, and if I’m right, let the court of law do that; do the right thing.”
Adeyemi also rejected allegations that he is a fraudster, saying he was confident the court would vindicate him.
“Since the matter is in the court, let the court of competent jurisdiction vindicate me because I’m ready to clear my name.
“Let the court take its course. Since my lawyers are involved, everybody will follow us. They will monitor the whole thing. Then let the court of competent jurisdiction do what they need to.”
Asked to explain the source of funds used to pay staff members of the council, Adeyemi declined to comment, citing the ongoing legal proceedings.
“The truth will be unravelled at the court of law.
“Mr Seun, I don’t want to talk much about it since the matter is in court. In fact, I’m restricted from talking since the matter is in the courts. So let’s just get to the courts, okay?”
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