Court Dismisses Charges Against Adeniyi Adeyemi in Abuja
On October 12, 2026, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Mohammed Umar, struck out eight criminal charges against Adeniyi Adeyemi, the alleged fake Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). This decision followed an application by the Federal Government, which revealed legal loopholes in the prosecution's case.
The Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, informed the court that the Attorney-General of the Federation had reviewed the case and identified jurisdictional issues, determining that the allegations of forgery should be heard in the FCT High Court instead. Adeyemi had previously pleaded not guilty to the charges on September 30, 2026, after a warrant for his arrest was issued on July 14, 2026.
The allegations include operating the PFIPC without presidential authorization. The Federal Government intends to re-arraign Adeyemi in the FCT High Court without delay.
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