Father of Embattled ‘Fake Agency’ Boss Breaks Silence, Says Son Is Well-Behaved
The father of Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man at the centre of the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, has spoken about the growing allegations against his son, describing him as a well-behaved and soft-hearted person.
Adetunji Adeniyi, who lives in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, said the allegations and rumours surrounding his son had left him deeply troubled.
The elderly man spoke after security operatives visited his residence while searching for Adeyemi and subsequently took him away for questioning.
According to Adetunji, he was shocked by the development because, in his view, his son had never been known as a troublesome person.
He said he could not reconcile the allegations being made against Adeyemi with the son he knew.
The development has added another dimension to the controversy surrounding Adeyemi, who is facing legal proceedings over allegations connected with the operation of a purported government agency that the Presidency has said does not exist.
Father Describes Son as Peaceful and Well-Behaved
Speaking about his son's character, Adetunji insisted that Adeyemi was not the kind of person who would deliberately cause trouble.
The elderly father described him as soft-hearted and well-behaved, saying the allegations had caused him considerable emotional distress.
He said he was particularly disturbed by the rumours because he had never known his son to be involved in the type of conduct being alleged against him.
According to him, his son's character had always given him the impression that Adeyemi would not intentionally engage in activities that could bring serious trouble upon himself or his family.
The father's comments come at a time when the allegations against Adeyemi have generated considerable public attention.
The case has attracted scrutiny because of Adeyemi's claim that he headed a presidential council, while government authorities have maintained that the organisation has no legal existence.
Security Operatives Search Family Residence
Adetunji also recounted what happened when security personnel arrived at his residence in Ogbomoso.
According to him, the operatives entered the compound after climbing over the fence and damaging part of the barbed wire.
He said the incident occurred without prior notice and that the officers began knocking forcefully on the door.
When he asked who was outside, he said the operatives identified themselves as government security personnel.
The officers subsequently entered the house and began searching the premises.
Adetunji said the search extended across the property as the operatives attempted to locate his son.
However, they did not find Adeyemi at the residence.
The father said the security personnel later left but returned again before eventually departing.
The raid, according to him, left him confused because the officers did not clearly explain the specific allegation against his son.
Father Says He Did Not Know Where Son Worked
During the search and questioning, the security personnel reportedly asked Adetunji where his son worked.
The elderly man said he could only provide the information that Adeyemi had previously given to the family.
He explained that his son had told them that he worked for the government in Abuja.
Adetunji said he had never visited his son's workplace and therefore could not provide the exact location of the office.
He said his knowledge of Adeyemi's employment was based largely on what his son had told the family.
The situation became more difficult when security personnel wanted information about Adeyemi's whereabouts.
Adetunji said he could not understand why he was expected to know the exact location of an adult son who had returned to Abuja for work.
Adeyemi Had Recently Visited Home
The father said Adeyemi had recently returned home to Ogbomoso before travelling back to Abuja.
According to him, his son informed the family that he was returning to Abuja because that was where he worked.
Adetunji questioned why he should have been expected to prevent his son from leaving the family home.
He explained that Adeyemi was an adult who had his own responsibilities and that the family did not have control over his movements.
The elderly man said he was therefore unable to provide security personnel with information about where his son was after he had returned to Abuja.
The questioning subsequently resulted in Adetunji being taken away by the authorities.
He was later released.
Father Says Officers Did Not Explain Alleged Offence
One of the issues that appeared to trouble Adetunji most was that he said the security personnel did not explain what offence his son was alleged to have committed.
According to him, the officers simply told him that the government was looking for Adeyemi.
He said no detailed explanation was provided to him about the allegations.
The lack of information left him confused, particularly because the officers had searched his home looking for his son.
Adetunji said he wanted to understand what had happened but was unable to obtain a clear explanation from the security personnel during the encounter.
His comments provide a glimpse into the family's perspective as the legal and political controversy surrounding Adeyemi continues.
Police Later Clarify Father's Status
The circumstances surrounding Adetunji's detention also generated legal concerns.
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, who is representing Adeyemi, had criticised the manner in which the elderly man was taken away.
Falana argued that the arrest of a relative merely for the purpose of putting pressure on a wanted or sought-after suspect would not be legally justified.
However, police officials later told the lawyer that Adetunji had not been formally arrested.
According to the explanation given to Falana, the elderly man had been invited to assist investigators and was asked to provide a statement.
He was subsequently released.
Falana nevertheless maintained that investigators could have obtained the elderly man's statement at his residence instead of taking him to a police station.
The disagreement over the circumstances of the encounter has therefore become another part of the wider controversy surrounding the investigation.
Legal Questions Surrounding the Father's Detention
The case has raised questions about the extent to which relatives of suspects can be compelled to assist law enforcement authorities.
Falana argued that Nigerian law does not permit authorities to arrest one person simply as a means of forcing another individual to surrender.
However, he acknowledged that the situation would be different if the person being questioned were themselves suspected of an offence or considered a person of interest in an investigation.
The distinction is important because authorities have maintained that Adetunji was invited to assist investigators rather than being formally arrested as a suspect.
The elderly man's release after providing a statement appears to support the police explanation, although the lawyer continued to question whether taking him away from his home was necessary.
The Larger Controversy Involving Adeyemi
The incident involving Adeyemi's father is connected to a much broader controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council.
Adeyemi presented himself as the Director-General of the organisation.
However, the Presidency has repeatedly stated that the council is not a recognised government institution and does not have legal backing.
The controversy intensified after questions were raised about the appearance of the purported agency in Nigeria's official budget documents.
The matter has since developed into a major legal and political issue, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the organisation and Adeyemi's activities.
Adeyemi Faces Multiple Allegations
Adeyemi is facing an eight-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The allegations against him include forgery, impersonation and operating a fictitious government agency.
The case is still before the court, meaning the allegations have not been established as facts against him through a final judicial determination.
Adeyemi is therefore entitled to the full legal process as the matter proceeds.
The allegations have nevertheless generated substantial public interest because of the claims he made about his purported government position.
The Claim About Government Appointment
One of the most controversial aspects of the case concerns Adeyemi's claim that he had secured an official government appointment.
Adeyemi reportedly claimed that he paid ₦400 million to secure the appointment.
The Presidency has strongly rejected the claim.
Government authorities have maintained that the organisation Adeyemi claimed to represent does not exist as an official government institution.
The competing claims have raised questions about how such an organisation was presented to members of the public and whether individuals or institutions were misled by its purported activities.
The ongoing investigation is expected to establish the facts surrounding the claims and determine whether criminal offences were committed.
Presidency Orders Investigation
President Bola Tinubu directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to investigate the activities associated with the purported council.
The President described the body as a fictitious organisation without legal backing and directed investigators to submit their findings within 30 days.
The decision to order an investigation demonstrates the seriousness with which the government is treating the matter.
The investigation is expected to examine the activities of the purported council, the claims surrounding its establishment and the circumstances under which it appeared in official government documentation.
The probe could also help clarify whether public funds or government processes were improperly connected to the organisation.
Questions Over the Budget Allocation
The controversy became particularly significant after the purported agency was reportedly listed in the 2026 Appropriation Act.
The appearance of the organisation in the budget raised questions because government officials had simultaneously maintained that the body was not a legitimate government agency.
This apparent contradiction became one of the central issues in the controversy.
Questions were subsequently raised about how an organisation described by the Presidency as fictitious could appear in official budget documentation.
The issue has led to calls for a thorough investigation into the process through which the budget entry was created and whether any individuals attempted to exploit government systems.
Political and Legal Attention Intensifies
The controversy has attracted attention beyond the immediate legal case.
Several political figures and legal professionals have expressed concerns about the allegations and the way the investigation has been handled.
The arrest or questioning of Adeyemi's father particularly generated debate about the conduct of law enforcement authorities.
Some legal experts argued that relatives should not be subjected to pressure simply because investigators are trying to locate a suspect.
Others noted that authorities could legitimately question individuals who possess relevant information, provided that the process is conducted within the law.
The distinction between a witness, person of interest and suspect remains important as the investigation continues.
Family Caught in the Middle
For the Adeyemi family, the controversy has now extended beyond the man facing the allegations.
His father's account shows how investigations involving a wanted or accused individual can affect relatives who may have little information about the person's activities.
Adetunji said he was not aware of the exact details of his son's work in Abuja.
He also said he did not know where Adeyemi was after the younger man returned to the capital.
The father therefore found himself being questioned about information he claimed not to possess.
His description of himself as physically unfit and emotionally distressed adds another dimension to the family's concerns.
He said the continuing rumours and allegations had made him unhappy and shocked.
Father Remains Confident in His Son
Despite everything that has happened, Adetunji maintained his confidence in his son's character.
He said Adeyemi was a peaceful person and insisted that he did not believe his son was the troublesome individual portrayed by some of the allegations.
His comments do not determine the legal outcome of the case, but they show the personal impact the controversy has had on the family.
As a parent, Adetunji said he was struggling to understand how his son had become involved in such a major public controversy.
The family's position remains that the allegations should be properly investigated and that the truth should eventually emerge through the appropriate legal process.
Investigation Could Provide Answers
The ongoing investigation into the purported council is expected to provide answers to several unresolved questions.
Authorities will need to determine how the organisation was established, who was involved in its activities and whether any individuals benefited financially or otherwise from its operations.
Investigators may also examine how the organisation appeared in official government documents despite the government's position that it was not a legitimate agency.
The investigation could also shed light on Adeyemi's claims about his purported government appointment and his reported allegation that he paid ₦400 million to secure the position.
Any evidence gathered during the process could become relevant to the criminal proceedings already before the Federal High Court.
Adeyemi's Father Released
Although the encounter with security personnel caused considerable distress to Adetunji, he was eventually released.
Authorities later explained that he had been invited to assist the investigation rather than formally arrested.
He had provided a statement before being allowed to return home.
For the family, however, the episode remains deeply troubling.
Adetunji has questioned why he should be held responsible for the movements of his adult son and expressed concern about the manner in which security personnel entered his home.
The dispute over whether the encounter amounted to an arrest or an invitation remains part of the wider debate surrounding the case.
What Happens Next
The legal case against Adeyemi will continue as investigators work to establish the facts surrounding the purported government agency.
The court proceedings will determine the legal status of the allegations against him.
At the same time, the investigation ordered by the President could produce additional information about the activities of the organisation and how it became connected to official government processes.
For Adeyemi's father, the immediate concern remains the wellbeing of his family and the eventual clarification of the allegations surrounding his son.
He has insisted that the person he knows is well-behaved and soft-hearted, while the authorities continue to investigate the allegations against him.
A Case Still Unfolding
The controversy surrounding Adeniyi Adeyemi has developed from claims about a government appointment into a wider investigation involving alleged impersonation, forgery, a purported government agency and questions surrounding official budget documentation.
The intervention of Adeyemi's father has added a deeply personal element to the story.
His account of the security raid, his questioning and his eventual release has raised additional questions about how law enforcement agencies interact with relatives of people under investigation.
At the same time, the authorities maintain that the investigation is focused on establishing the facts.
With a court case underway and a separate government-ordered investigation examining the activities of the purported council, several important questions remain unanswered.
The eventual findings of the investigations and the decisions of the court will determine the legal consequences of the allegations.
For now, Adetunji remains firm in his defence of his son, saying the rumours surrounding Adeyemi have caused him significant pain and insisting that the young man he knows is a well-behaved and soft-hearted person.