The House of Representatives Committee investigating the establishment and operations of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has directed the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu, to ensure the appearance of the council’s Director-General, Mr. Adeyemi Adeniyi, before the panel on July 29.

The committee also summoned 13 civil servants from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), and the Office of the Head of Service to appear before it on the same date to explain their involvement in matters relating to the council.

The directive was issued on Monday during a public hearing in Abuja as lawmakers intensified their probe into the controversial agency and allegations surrounding its establishment.

Chairman of the committee, Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (APC–Plateau), said Adeniyi’s appearance had become necessary to clarify issues relating to alleged document forgery and other concerns raised during the investigation.

According to Gagdi, several individuals, government institutions, and official documents have been linked to the ongoing inquiry, making it essential for all parties involved to provide firsthand explanations.

“We need those concerned to verify certain documents and provide clarity without jeopardising the ongoing investigation. This will enable the committee to conclude its work and submit its report within the stipulated timeframe,” he said.

He added that the committee was particularly concerned by allegations that official documents may have been altered or forged, while the names of reputable Nigerians and government agencies had also surfaced during proceedings.

“In view of the fact that names of some patriotic Nigerians have been mentioned, agencies have been mentioned, and documents have allegedly been mutilated, the committee resolves that the Inspector-General of Police should kindly ensure that Mr. Adeyemi Adeniyi and all persons mentioned appear before us on Wednesday, July 29,” Gagdi stated.

Meanwhile, the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr. Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, provided details of his office’s interactions with the PFIPC, revealing that the agency first approached the OAGF in November 2024.

According to him, the council submitted a letter purportedly from the State House directing the OAGF to create an administrative code, open a Treasury Single Account (TSA), and establish foreign currency accounts for the agency with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

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The letter also reportedly instructed that budgetary allocations be made for the council in the 2026 Appropriation Bill.

Ogunjimi told lawmakers that while his office rejected the request for a TSA account because the council did not meet the required conditions, approval was granted for other accounts to receive inflows pending the completion of documentation.

He further disclosed that the PFIPC later sought self-accounting status, which was granted for an initial six-month period after an internal verification process, pending full compliance with regulatory requirements.

The council also requested the deployment of five treasury personnel, but only three officers were approved by the OAGF, he said.

However, the Accountant-General revealed that subsequent investigations uncovered that the letters purportedly issued by the State House were fake.

He also informed the committee that the council had already absorbed two treasury officers who were previously deployed to the Office of the Chief Economic Adviser to the President.

Ogunjimi said officers involved in processing the disputed documents are currently undergoing internal disciplinary procedures, adding that further sanctions may follow pending the outcome of police investigations.

With fresh revelations emerging from the hearing, the committee adjourned proceedings until July 29, when key officials, including the PFIPC Director-General, are expected to appear before lawmakers as the probe enters a critical phase.