Nigeria, July 2 -- The Presidency said on Wednesday that Adeniyi Adeyemi, who was accused of falsely parading himself as the Director-General of a non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) is currently facing trial before the Federal High Court.

In a statement by the spokesperson to the president, Bayo Onanuga, the presidency said the police have charged Mr Adeyemi and two other defendants with an eight-count charge at the Federal High Court.

Mr Onanuga said the case, filed on 27 November, 2025, is scheduled for hearing on 27 July.

Three weeks ago, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, issued a statement disclaiming Mr Adeyemi and the agency, saying such an office doesn't exist u...