Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over his alleged link to the reported ₦400 million bribery case involving Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIP).
In a statement issued by his media office in Abuja, Atiku urged the president to demonstrate his commitment to transparency and accountability by allowing an independent investigation into the matter.
The former vice president criticised Gbajabiamila’s claim that the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council does not exist, arguing that the explanation only raises more questions.
According to Atiku, it is difficult to reconcile such a claim with the reported allocation of ₦27.4 billion to the agency in the 2026 national budget.
He said the contradiction has cast doubt on the credibility of the budget and should not be dismissed with what he described as weak explanations.
Atiku insisted that the allegations deserve a thorough and independent investigation, describing the controversy as a national scandal that must not be swept under the carpet.
He further argued that good governance can only thrive where public officials are held accountable regardless of their relationship with those in power.
“President Tinubu must lead by example by holding his Chief of Staff to the same standards of accountability as other public officials. ₦27 billion is not a joke.
“The rule of law must prevail in this issue. Let President Tinubu prove to Nigerians that he is sincerely committed to accountability in his administration,” Atiku said.
