Opposition Parties, CSOs Demand Probe into PFIPC Scandal, Removal of Gbajabiamila
Multiple political parties, civil society organizations, and prominent figures are calling for an independent investigation into the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) scandal and the removal of Chief of Staff Gbajabiamila.
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Pressure is mounting on President Bola Tinubu’s administration as opposition parties and civil society organizations demand a judicial probe into the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) scandal, with calls for the removal of Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila intensifying.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for an independent judicial inquiry into the controversy surrounding the alleged PFIPC, urging President Tinubu to establish a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to determine the circumstances behind the purported scheme. According to The Whistler, the ADC’s demand includes scrutiny of other high-profile figures, including Senate Leader Ahmad Lawan and former Senate President Ahmad Ibrahim, though the report specifically names Gbajabiamila as a central figure in the controversy.
Additional pressure comes from a coalition of political parties and civil society groups, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Action Democratic Change (ADC), National Democratic Coalition (NDC), and Afenifere, as reported by This Day. Prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana and various civil society organizations have also joined the call, accusing Gbajabiamila of being dragged into a criminal enterprise linked to the alleged council.
However, the demands have not gone unchallenged. Arewa youth groups have welcomed a clarification from the State House exonerating Gbajabiamila, suggesting divisions in public opinion over the allegations. Despite this, the ADC and allied groups maintain that transparency is essential, with The Whistler reporting that the party insists on a full judicial commission to ensure accountability.
As calls for investigation grow, the Presidency has yet to issue an official response to the allegations or the mounting demands for Gbajabiamila’s removal.