House committee resumes probe into disputed PFIPC, expects Adeyemi appearance today

The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) resumed its sitting today, expecting the appearance of self-acclaimed Director-General Mr. Adeniyi Adeyemi. Head of Civil Service Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack had already appeared earlier, while Deputy Commissioner of Police Olufemi Akinola and Assistant Commissioner Bashir Abdullahi represented the Inspector-General of Police. The committee had directed the IGP to produce Adeyemi within 48 hours to clarify how the purported council obtained official recognition and processed government correspondence.

Lawmakers describe the PFIPC's establishment and operation as a serious breach, seeking to uncover whether unauthorized entities accessed official channels. Adeyemi's testimony could reveal the extent of any illegitimate government engagement and potential protocol violations. The investigation continues as committee members await his appearance to question him on the council's activities and purported authority.

With the committee's 48-hour directive looming, what implications might this investigation have for how federal institutions verify and engage with external bodies claiming official status?

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/07/29/live-pfipc-reps-resume-probe-as-lawmakers-await-disputed-dg/