Wellington Jopelo
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a seven-day ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu, demanding a transparent investigation into the growing controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council scandal now rocking the Presidency.
Atiku warned that failure by the President to order an independent probe within the given period could deepen public suspicion and create the impression that powerful figures within government may have benefited from the alleged scandal.
The fresh political confrontation comes as controversy continues to grow over allegations surrounding the controversial PFIPC and claims of irregularities linked to its existence within the federal government structure.
In a statement released through his media team, the former presidential candidate said the Presidency’s response so far has failed to answer major questions Nigerians are asking about the issue.
He argued that government officials cannot continue claiming the agency does not exist while budget documents reportedly show allocations connected to the same body.
Atiku also questioned how an organisation allegedly described as non-existent was reportedly able to secure financial allocations and operate within official government structures without internal approval.
The opposition leader insisted that the controversy has exposed serious concerns about transparency, accountability and internal oversight within the current administration.
He further warned that allowing the issue to pass without a full investigation would damage public trust and raise more questions about the credibility of government institutions.
The PFIPC controversy has continued attracting national attention after multiple allegations emerged linking the agency to disputed appointments, budget allocations and claims of forged official documents.
Political observers say the latest development has intensified pressure on the Tinubu administration as demands for an independent investigation continue to grow across the country.