JACKSON OJO URGES TINUBU TO SUSPEND OFFICIALS OVER FAKE AGENCY SCANDAL
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By: Fasasi Hammad
Dr. Jackson Lekan Ojo, a former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has described the controversy surrounding the disowned “Presidential Investment Agency” as a major embarrassment that has damaged Nigeria’s reputation internationally.
Ojo called on President Bola Tinubu to place senior government officials allegedly connected to the matter on administrative leave pending the outcome of a comprehensive investigation.
In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the security expert and global affairs analyst said those he believes should step aside temporarily include the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; the Minister of Finance; the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria; the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation; the Director-General of the Budget Office; and other officials linked to the issue.
According to him, allowing the affected officials to remain in office during the investigation could undermine transparency and public confidence in the process.
Ojo argued that previous public officials accused of misconduct were removed from office while investigations were ongoing, adding that the allegations involving the Chief of Staff should not be treated differently.
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He maintained that President Tinubu’s administration risked failing a crucial integrity test if appropriate action was not taken regarding claims made by Prince Matthew Adeyemi, who presented himself as Director-General of the purported agency before being dismissed by the Presidency as an impostor.
Questioning the circumstances surrounding the controversy, Ojo said several issues remained unresolved despite the Presidency’s denial of any link to the agency.
He queried how an individual described as an impostor was allegedly able to secure office space within the Federal Secretariat, interact with ambassadors and senior government officials, obtain approval for staff recruitment, and reportedly navigate key government institutions.
The former APC chieftain urged President Tinubu to take decisive measures to safeguard the country’s image and ensure a transparent investigation into the matter.
He called for thorough scrutiny of all officials and institutions allegedly connected to the case, warning that any attempt to downplay the controversy could further damage Nigeria’s credibility.
Ojo also expressed concern about the implications of the incident for national security and governance, arguing that if a single individual could allegedly gain access to multiple layers of government using questionable credentials, it would expose serious weaknesses within the country’s administrative and verification systems.
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