A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to be the Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). The order followed his failure to appear for arraignment over alleged forgery, fraud and impersonation.
Justice Mohammed Umar issued the warrant on Tuesday after Adeyemi failed to appear before the court to take his plea in the criminal case marked FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025.
Court issues arrest warrant
Police prosecutor Wisdom Madaki filed the eight-count charge on November 27, 2025. The charges accuse Adeyemi and two others of forgery, fraud and impersonation.
When the matter came up on Tuesday, Adeyemi failed to appear in court. Justice Umar therefore ordered his arrest and directed security agencies to produce him before the court.
Prosecution lines up key witnesses
The prosecution plans to call several witnesses during the trial. They include the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, Paul Emmanuel, Jeremiah Imoukhede and Ituah Sylvester.
Other witnesses include Akimbo Shola and Adamu Balongu from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation. A Deputy Superintendent of Police will also testify.
In addition, the prosecution plans to tender documentary evidence relating to the activities of the disputed council.
Adeyemi denies going into hiding
The court’s decision came barely a day after Adeyemi denied reports claiming he had gone into hiding to evade arrest.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, he insisted he stayed away from public appearances because he feared for his safety.
“I’m ready to show my face. I’m not hiding. I’m only fearing for my life because I have it on good authority that my life is in danger.”
Adeyemi also claimed that unidentified persons had made repeated attempts on his life.
“There have been several attempts on my life.”
Repeats ₦400 million claim
Adeyemi maintained that he borrowed ₦400 million through an intermediary. He said he believed the payment would secure a genuine appointment as Director-General of the PFIPC.
According to him, the people who lent him the money have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), demanding repayment.
Earlier, Adeyemi called on President Bola Tinubu to establish an independent panel to investigate the controversy surrounding the agency and his appointment.
Investigation began after petition
Police said the investigation started after the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President petitioned the Inspector-General of Police on October 17, 2025.
Investigators alleged that unknown persons circulated forged appointment letters in the name of the Office of the Chief of Staff. That petition later triggered a full investigation into the PFIPC controversy.
The case will continue after security agencies execute the court’s arrest warrant and produce Adeyemi before the Federal High Court.
