Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man accused of operating a non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), has insisted that he was lawfully appointed and vowed to clear his name in court.
Adeyemi made this known while reacting to allegations by the Presidency that the agency does not exist and that he forged official documents to present himself as its Director-General.
The Presidency had earlier disowned the purported agency, describing it as fictitious and confirming that Adeyemi is under investigation by security agencies over allegations of impersonation, forgery and obtaining by false pretence.
It also stated that Adeyemi would be arraigned in court on July 27 over the matter.
Speaking in a television interview on Channels Television, Adeyemi said he was prepared to face legal scrutiny and would allow the court to determine his innocence or guilt.
“Definitely, sir. If I’m wrong, let the court of law do that, and if I’m right, let the court of law do that; do the right thing,” he said.
He maintained that he was not a fraudster, insisting that the matter should not be discussed extensively in the media since it was already before the court.
“The truth will be unravelled at the court of law. I don’t want to talk much about it since the matter is in court,” he added.
Adeyemi also said his legal team was fully engaged and that he was confident of being vindicated once the judicial process begins.
The controversy follows a Presidency statement denying any knowledge of the PFIPC and warning the public and diplomatic community against dealing with individuals claiming to represent the organisation.
Security agencies are currently investigating the matter, while court proceedings are expected to continue.
