Alleged Fake Council DG Adeniyi Adeyemi Remanded in Custody

Adeniyi Adeyemi, aged 38, was arraigned before Justice Mohammed Umar at the Federal High Court in Abuja on an eight-count charge including conspiracy, forgery, and impersonation related to his role as the alleged Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council. The case was taken over by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, with Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, representing the Federal Government.

Adeyemi pleaded not guilty to all charges, which were initially brought by the Nigeria Police Force against him and two other suspects, Femi and Anu, who remain at large. Following his plea, the prosecution requested that Adeyemi be remanded in custody due to concerns about his conduct prior to arrest.

Adeyemi's counsel, Genesis Francis, sought bail, citing a medical appointment for a contagious ailment, but the prosecution opposed this. Justice Umar declined to immediately hear the bail application, citing a busy court schedule, and ordered Adeyemi's remand at Kuje Correctional Centre, with the next hearing scheduled for October 12, 2026.