The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has re-arraigned Adeniyi Adeyemi, who allegedly presented himself as the director-general of a fictitious presidential council, on 22 amended charges involving forgery, impersonation and fraud.
Adeyemi appeared before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, and pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
The fresh arraignment followed the withdrawal of an earlier eight-count charge at the Federal High Court in Abuja to allow the prosecution to amend and refile the case before the FCT High Court, which was considered the appropriate court to hear the allegations.
The ICPC accused Adeyemi of using forged government documents to portray the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council as a legitimate government agency and secure official recognition, office facilities and funding. The prosecution alleged that he sought more than ₦27 billion as a take-off grant for the purported council and an additional ₦3.8 billion for personnel expenses, bringing the total request to approximately ₦30.8 billion.
According to the prosecution, the documents allegedly included an appointment letter purportedly signed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, as well as correspondence addressed to government officials seeking financial approval and other administrative support.
The commission also accused Adeyemi of allegedly offering money to public officials to facilitate the allocation of office space and the release of official vehicles. These allegations form part of the amended charges that he will have the opportunity to contest during the trial.
The case has drawn attention because the purported council allegedly operated from government office facilities at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja despite questions over its legal status. In an earlier statement on its investigation, the ICPC said its preliminary findings indicated that Adeyemi had not been appointed by the Federal Government and that the council had not been established through a valid government instrument.
The prosecution’s allegations remain to be tested in court. Adeyemi’s not-guilty plea means the case will proceed through the judicial process, where the prosecution must establish the charges against him.
The court adjourned the matter to November 9, 2026, for the commencement of trial and possible consideration of his bail application.
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