Adeyemi denies impersonation claims, says court will clear his name as Presidency maintains agency never existed

Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man at the centre of a high-profile impersonation scandal, has firmly defended his claim to office, insisting that his appointment as Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council and Presidential Economic Advisory Council is legitimate.

Speaking during a telephone interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Adeyemi dismissed allegations of forgery and impersonation, stating that the matter is already before a competent court and expressing confidence that he will be vindicated.

He also claimed that the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, was fully aware of his appointment. When pressed on the issue, Adeyemi responded unequivocally: “Yes.”

Although he maintained that he possesses a valid appointment letter, he declined to provide further details, citing the ongoing legal proceedings.

Adeyemi further argued that his activities over the past three years lend credibility to his claims, questioning how he could have engaged openly with top government officials, including heads of ministries, departments, and agencies, if the office he occupied did not exist.

“I have operated publicly and interacted with key government institutions for years,” he suggested, adding that the court would ultimately determine the truth of the matter.

His assertions come in direct contrast to the Presidency’s position. Authorities have repeatedly stated that no such agency exists, accusing Adeyemi of impersonation and document forgery. The Presidency has also confirmed that the case is currently before the Federal High Court.

As legal proceedings continue, the controversy underscores growing concerns about accountability and verification within public institutions.