Adeyemi, alleged impostor as PFIPC director-general, claims his life is under threat

Security concerns have prompted Adeniyi Adeyemi, the Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, to limit his public appearances, he claims, while denying that he is evading law enforcement authorities.

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Adeyemi made this assertion during a telephone interview with Channels Television on Monday, just days after a United States lobbying firm announced plans to support his bid for asylum in the US, citing alleged threats to his safety.

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He rejected claims that he had gone into hiding, maintaining that he was willing to appear publicly despite what he described as serious threats to his life, saying "Definitely, I’m ready, I’m ready to show my face, I’m not hiding, I’m only fearing for my life because I have it on good authority that my life is in danger."

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Adeyemi also alleged that there had been multiple attempts on his life, although he did not disclose further details or identify those allegedly behind the attacks, adding "And I’m ready for that, there are several attempts to… my life."

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These remarks come as controversy continues to trail the purported PFIPC, which the Presidency has repeatedly described as a non-existent government agency, sparking further debate about Adeyemi's situation.

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Earlier, a US lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, announced its readiness to assist Adeyemi in seeking political asylum in the United States and obtaining whistleblower protection, with the firm's representative, Dr. Von Batten, saying he had spoken directly with Adeyemi and found him to be "sincere and credible).

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According to Dr. Von Batten, Adeyemi disclosed that he and members of his family had received threats and were currently in hiding due to concerns over their safety, prompting the lobbyist to begin briefing senior members of US President Donald Trump’s team.

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The firm also intends to engage members of the US Congress regarding allegations Adeyemi reportedly made against senior Nigerian government officials, further complicating the situation.

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Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police Force is preparing to arraign Adeyemi before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of forgery, impersonation and other related offences, as outlined in the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025.

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The police accused Adeyemi and two other defendants of committing eight offences, including forgery and impersonation, with investigators alleging that before his arrest, Adeyemi operated the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council from the second floor of the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase III, Abuja.