ADC Demands Inquiry into PFIPC Scandal Affecting Nigeria

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the presidency regarding the PFIPC scandal, which they claim exposes significant institutional decay within the Nigerian government. In a statement issued on July 1, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi called for an independent judicial inquiry into the controversies surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).

The ADC alleges that the organization is fictitious and has been implicated in security recruitment without legal existence, as indicated in government budget documents. They assert that this scandal raises fundamental questions about the integrity of Nigeria's public institutions.

The ADC also highlighted that the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has been linked to allegations of receiving between N200 million and N600 million, alongside documentary evidence warranting an independent investigation. The party identified ten public institutions for investigation, including the Office of the Chief of Staff and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and proposed a judicial panel to ensure accountability and restore public confidence.