ICPC Questions Gbajabiamila in PFIPC Probe, Says Chief of Staff Honoured Invitation, Was Not Arrested
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, appeared before its investigators as part of an ongoing probe into the alleged fraudulent operations of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). The anti-corruption agency clarified that the presidential aide was invited to assist investigators and was neither arrested nor detained. Key Takeaways ICPC confirmed that Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila honoured an invitation from investigators. The visit relates to an investigation into the alleged fake Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). President Bola Tinubu directed the ICPC to investigate how the purported council operated from the Federal Secretariat for about two years. The Presidency has disowned the PFIPC, describing it as a fraudulent entity. ICPC stressed that investigations remain ongoing and additional updates will be provided when appr...