PFIPC scandal about public accountability, not one man – Kwankwasiyya Movement

By Hadiza Yusuf

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has said the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has gone beyond the actions of one individual and has become a matter of public accountability that requires full explanation from the Federal Government.

This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday and signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed.

According to the statement, the movement said the controversy raises serious questions about transparency, credibility and accountability in government.

The spokesperson revealed that while the Presidency has publicly stated that the PFIPC never existed and has distanced itself from anyone claiming to represent the council, reports that over ₦1 billion was allocated to an entity bearing the same or a similar name in the 2026 Appropriation Act have created concerns that deserve clear answers.

“This controversy cannot simply be dismissed as the misconduct of one individual,” the statement said.

“Nigerians are entitled to know: If the council never existed, how did it find its way into the national budget? Who proposed and approved the allocation? Which government offices processed the documentation? Was any public money released or committed? If official documents were allegedly forged, how were they used for such a long period without detection?”

The movement described the questions as matters of public interest rather than partisan politics.

“These are not partisan questions. They are questions of public accountability,” it stated.

The group also said the Tinubu administration came into office promising institutional reforms, transparency and responsible governance, adding that the government’s response to the controversy would be a test of those commitments.

“The Tinubu administration came into office promising renewed hope, institutional reform and responsible governance. Those promises must now be measured against its willingness to provide full disclosure on this and other matters,” the statement said.

It warned that silence, conflicting explanations or attempts to shift responsibility could further erode public confidence in government.

The Kwankwasiyya Movement also argued that the controversy could affect Nigeria’s international image, saying foreign investors pay attention not only to economic policies but also to the credibility of public institutions.

It called on the Presidency to publish a comprehensive account of how the budgetary provision originated, the administrative processes involved and the steps being taken to prevent a similar situation in the future.

The movement also urged the National Assembly, anti-corruption agencies and other oversight institutions to conduct an independent investigation into the matter in line with the law.

“The Nigerian people deserve the truth, and they deserve it without delay,” the statement added.