Nigeria President probes alleged fake agency set up in his office

Adeniyi Adeyemi has been accused of forging a presidential letter of appointment to obtain financial resources for an agency that, according to officials, does not exist within the government’s recognized structure. The allegation, first reported by the Office of the Attorney General, claims that Adeyemi fabricated the document to present himself as a duly appointed head of the entity and subsequently secured funding from both public and private sources on that basis. The purported agency, whose name has not been disclosed, was reportedly unknown to the presidency at the time the funds were allocated, prompting an internal audit of the disbursement process.

The presidency has issued a statement confirming that it had no knowledge of the agency or any appointment of Adeyemi, and that it is cooperating fully with law enforcement agencies investigating the matter. Authorities are reviewing the funding trail to determine the extent of the misappropriation and to identify any additional parties who may have been involved. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have warned that any individuals found to have participated in the alleged fraud will face appropriate legal action.