The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Adeniyi Adeyemi, the director-general of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), alleged to be fake, at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja.
The ICPC charged Adeyemi with 22 counts of alleged forgery and impersonation.
The ICPC alleged that about March 8, 2024, in Abuja, the defendant forged a document, a letter referenced SH/COS/209/A/3456, purportedly signed/issued by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, appointing him as the director-general of the PFIPC.
The prosecution said this is punishable under Section 364 of the Penal Code Cap. 532, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (Abuja) 1990.
The ICPC also alleged that the forged document was presented by the defendant to obtain government recognition and legitimacy for the purpose of carrying out his fraudulent activities.
Counsel for the ICPC, Fatima Bardi, prayed the court to fix a date for the prosecution to open its case against Adeyemi
Counsel for Adeyemi, Ibrahim Angulu, SAN, prayed the court for bail in the form of an oral application.
The trial judge, Justice Halilu Yusuf, however, directed Angulu to file a written bail application
Angulu consented but informed the court that Adeyemi had spent 155 days in detention and had some health concerns.
He said he was in possession of a report from the police clinic where his client had been receiving treatment.
Meanwhile, Justice Halilu adjourned the matter until November 9 for trial and possible hearing of the defendant’s bail application.
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