Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has demanded President Bola Tinubu launch an independent investigation into the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) scandal, accusing the administration of failing to address institutional credibility crises.

Atiku argues that the revelations about the alleged non-existent council have escalated beyond individual fraud claims, implicating systemic failures in government processes.He criticizes the Presidency's explanation, stating it lacks coherence and raises more questions than answers.

Atiku highlights that public records show the PFIPC was allocated billions in the 2026 Appropriation Act and received recruitment approvals for over 300 personnel, suggesting official complicity.He warns that the scandal undermines Nigeria's budgeting process, civil service integrity, and institutional oversight.

Atiku emphasizes the need for transparency, urging the President to order a comprehensive inquiry to hold accountable those who enabled the alleged fraud.The controversy now threatens to erode public trust in governance structures and the Presidency's ability to account for its actions.