UN Disowns Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew's Alleged Appointment

The United Nations has officially disowned Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, clarifying that he holds no appointment, employment, or affiliation with the UN Youth Office. This clarification was made in a letter dated July 27, 2026, with reference number UNYO-2026-0017, in response to inquiries from Nigeria’s Permanent Mission to the UN dated July 1, 2026.

The UN Youth Office emphasized that Adeyemi was never authorized to represent them in any capacity. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, disclosed this information, stating that the UN's communication resolved questions surrounding Adeyemi’s alleged appointment and associated documents.

The controversy also involved allegations of forgery against Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, regarding documents linked to Adeyemi. However, Ibrahim asserted that the UN's clarification cleared Gbajabiamila of any wrongdoing, urging the media and public to rely on official communications to avoid misinformation.