THE Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has appeared before the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for questioning over his alleged role in the emergence of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC).
News Point Nigeria reports that Gbajabiamila honoured the anti-graft agency’s invitation on Monday and was interrogated as part of the ongoing investigation into the activities of the controversial PFIPC, which has been described as a fake agency.
His lawyer, Jiti Ogunye, confirmed the development in a statement, saying the presidential aide fully cooperated with investigators in line with President Tinubu’s directive for a comprehensive probe into the matter.
According to Ogunye, Gbajabiamila arrived at the ICPC headquarters at about 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, where he gave his testimony and responded to questions from investigators before returning to his official duties.
“In full cooperation with the ICPC acting as directed by the President of Nigeria, I hereby confirm that my client, Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria, responded to the invitation of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and appeared at about 15:00hrs on Monday, July 20, 2026, as part of the ongoing investigation into the activities of the ‘PFIPC’ fake agency, among others,” Ogunye stated.
He added that after providing his testimony and answering questions put to him by investigators, the Chief of Staff returned to his duty post.
The interrogation comes amid a widening investigation into the controversial PFIPC, following public concerns over the establishment and operations of the body.
On July 2, President Bola Tinubu directed the ICPC to carry out a thorough investigation into the PFIPC controversy, underscoring his administration’s commitment to accountability and transparency.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga had announced that the President instructed the anti-corruption commission to conclude its investigation and submit a comprehensive report within 30 days, paving the way for any necessary action based on the findings.
