A signage directing visitors to the office of the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) remains visibly mounted at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja, despite ongoing controversy over the existence and legal status of the organisation.
A visit to the secretariat on Monday showed that the signage is still in place on a floor occupied by the Federal Ministry of Health, pointing visitors towards the alleged PFIPC office.
The Federal Secretariat serves as the administrative hub for ministries, departments and agencies under the Federal Government.
The PFIPC controversy has continued to generate public scrutiny following claims that the body, also referenced in some documents as the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC), operates without a clear legal framework or formal presidential establishment.
Despite this, the entity reportedly featured in the 2026 national budget, with an allocation of over ₦1.3 billion, and was also linked to recruitment approvals and office space within a federal government facility.
In June, the Presidency publicly distanced itself from the organisation, insisting that it does not exist under the current administration.
Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, had also denied claims that any individual was officially appointed to the body, rejecting assertions made by its convener, Adeniyi Adeyemi.
However, Adeyemi has maintained his position, calling for an independent investigation into the controversy and questioning how the council appeared in the national budget if it was not officially recognised.
The Presidency later accused him of impersonation and alleged forgery of appointment documents, further deepening the dispute.
A review of the 2026 Appropriation Act reportedly lists the “Presidential Economic Advisory Council/Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” under the Presidency’s budget line.
The matter has since escalated into legal proceedings, with police filing multiple charges against Adeyemi and other individuals allegedly linked to the organisation.
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The situation has raised broader questions about oversight, documentation, and administrative transparency within federal institutions, as investigations continue.
Maryam Idris is a reporter and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
