PFIPC: Gbajabiamila threatens ₦10bn suit against ‘fake’ council DG
Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has threatened legal action against Adeniyi Adeyemi over what he described as defamatory allegations linking him to bribery and murder, demanding ₦10 billion in damages.
In a letter issued through his lawyer, Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), Gbajabiamila gave Adeyemi 72 hours to withdraw the allegations, apologise publicly and remove all related videos from social media platforms or face a lawsuit.
The legal notice followed claims made by Adeyemi, who identified himself as the convener of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), during a press conference held on June 26.
According to the letter, Adeyemi was instructed to publish an unreserved apology and retraction in at least five national newspapers and across every social media platform where the allegations were circulated.
Pinheiro described the accusations as “false, malicious, reckless and entirely without factual foundation,” arguing that they were deliberately intended to portray the Chief of Staff as corrupt, morally bankrupt and criminally culpable.
The lawyer further stated that Gbajabiamila and Adeyemi had never met or maintained any form of relationship, making the allegations baseless and irresponsible.
“It is even more disturbing to our client that you resorted to defaming him through your press statements after criminal charges had already been instituted against you,” the letter stated.
Gbajabiamila warned that failure to comply with the demands within the stipulated 72-hour deadline would leave him with no option but to commence legal proceedings without further notice.
The dispute stems from controversy surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC).
Earlier in June, the Presidency publicly distanced itself from the organisation, insisting that no such body exists under the Tinubu administration. Gbajabiamila also clarified that his office never appointed Adeyemi to any position connected with the council.
However, during his June 26 press conference, Adeyemi challenged the Presidency’s position, questioning why the PFIPC allegedly appeared in the 2026 national budget if it was not officially recognised.
He also accused Gbajabiamila of allegedly receiving ₦400 million through a proxy while demanding an additional ₦200 million to facilitate his appointment.
Adeyemi further called for an investigation into the death of Babatunde Tanimola, whom he described as an intermediary, while claiming that attempts had also been made on his own life.
The allegations have now set the stage for what could become a major legal battle unless the demands contained in the pre-action notice are met within the specified timeframe.
