ICPC Charges Adeniyi Adeyemi with 22 Counts of Forgery

Adeniyi Adeyemi was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on 22 counts of alleged forgery and impersonation concerning his claim to the position of Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). The arraignment took place on Thursday before the FCT High Court in Abuja, where Adeyemi pleaded not guilty to all charges.

This new arraignment followed the striking out of an earlier eight-count charge against him by the Federal High Court in Abuja on October 12, after the Federal Government sought to discontinue the proceedings. The ICPC alleged that Adeyemi forged a letter dated March 8, 2024, purportedly signed by Femi Gbajabiamila, appointing him as Director-General.

The commission accused him of using forged documents to misrepresent the council and gain access to government resources. Additional allegations include financial inducements to government officials and seeking substantial funds for the establishment of the purported agency.