Anti-Corruption Agency Questions President Tinubu’s Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila

Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has questioned Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, over matters relating to the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), according to a report by the African Examiner.

The appearance marks a notable development involving one of the most senior administrative officials in the Nigerian presidency. Gbajabiamila, who previously served as the Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives before assuming his current role in the executive branch, attended the session to address questions surrounding the council.

Confirmation from Legal Counsel

According to the African Examiner, Gbajabiamila’s lawyer, Jiti Ogunye, confirmed that the Chief of Staff voluntarily honoured an invitation issued by the anti-graft commission. Ogunye indicated that his client attended the session on Monday and participated in the questioning process conducted by ICPC officials.

The published report did not provide specific details regarding the duration of the interrogation session or the specific line of inquiry pursued by the investigators. It remains unconfirmed whether investigators requested further documentation or if additional sessions have been scheduled.

The Mandate of the ICPC

The ICPC is one of Nigeria’s primary federal statutory bodies tasked with investigating public sector corruption, administrative irregularities, and abuse of office. Established under federal law, the commission has broad authority to invite public officers and private individuals to clarify transactions, institutional decisions, or the administration of state initiatives.

The involvement of the commission in examining the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council suggests an inquiry into governance or financial mechanisms tied to the body. However, the exact nature of the controversy surrounding the PFIPC has not been publicly detailed by the agency or in the initial reporting.

Key Details Still Unspecified

Several aspects of the case remain unclarified in available public reporting:

• Nature of the allegations: The specific allegations or operational decisions under review within the PFIPC have not been disclosed.
• Official ICPC statement: The commission itself has not issued a comprehensive public briefing detailing the preliminary findings of Monday’s session.
• Presidency response: Aside from the comments provided by Gbajabiamila’s legal counsel confirming the meeting, the presidency has not released a separate institutional statement.

As of now, neither the ICPC nor Gbajabiamila’s representatives have indicated that formal charges have been filed. The proceedings appear to reflect an active investigatory stage, with further information dependent on official releases from the anti-corruption agency.

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p class=”vbna-source-note”>Source: African Examiner

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