Presidency Denies Existence of Fraudulent Advisory Council

The Nigerian Presidency has refuted claims about the existence of a Presidential Advisory Council allegedly headed by Princ Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who is currently facing prosecution for forgery and impersonation. On October 15, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sought clarification regarding Adeyemi's purported role, which was claimed to contravene diplomatic regulations.

Bayo Onanuga, a special adviser to the President, stated that Adeyemi's actions constituted serious criminal acts undermining the integrity of the Presidency. Investigations revealed that Adeyemi operated a scheme involving 34 bank accounts, including nine linked to fictitious organizations, to facilitate visa applications for members of his alleged network.

The police have initiated an investigation, resulting in the recovery of documents from Adeyemi's residence in Suleja. He faces eight counts of charges in the Federal High Court in Abuja, with a hearing scheduled for July 27, 2026.

The Presidency emphasized that no appointment letter was issued for a non-existent agency.