Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man at the centre of the controversy surrounding the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, has vowed to clear his name in court, insisting that he is ready to face the law over allegations levelled against him by the Federal Government.

Adeyemi’s declaration comes amid mounting political tension following the Presidency’s decision to disown the council and file criminal charges against him over alleged impersonation, forgery and obtaining by false pretence.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Adeyemi maintained that he was lawfully appointed and expressed confidence that the judicial process would establish the truth.

“If I’m wrong, let the court say so, and if I’m right, let the court do the right thing,” he stated.

He dismissed claims portraying him as a con artist, stressing that only a court of competent jurisdiction could determine the matter.

“Let the court take its course. My lawyers are already involved and Nigerians will see everything as it unfolds,” he added.

The controversy deepened after the Presidency, through presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, described the PFIPC as a fictitious organisation and accused Adeyemi of misleading government officials and members of the public.

Onanuga alleged that police investigations uncovered forged documents allegedly used by Adeyemi to open a Central Bank account linked to the disputed agency, although authorities maintained that no government funds were paid into the account.

The Presidency further disclosed that an eight-count charge had been filed against Adeyemi and two other persons at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with the matter slated for hearing on July 27.

However, Adeyemi denied any wrongdoing and accused some senior government officials of attempting to frustrate his activities after disagreements over the operations of the council.

He also called on Bola Ahmed Tinubu to constitute an independent panel to investigate the claims and counterclaims surrounding the matter.

Adding another layer to the controversy, details contained in the 2026 Appropriation Bill reportedly listed an entity known as the Presidential Economic Advisory Council/Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council with a budgetary allocation of over ₦1.3 billion.

With the Federal Government insisting that the council does not exist and Adeyemi maintaining that his appointment was legitimate, political observers say the courts may ultimately determine the true status of the controversial body and the allegations arising from its operations.