The anti-corruption organisation described the development as a serious governance issue that raises questions about the credibility of Nigeria's government operations, budgetary process and the management of public resources.
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called for a thorough and independent investigation into the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), following reports that more than ₦1 billion was appropriated for the body in the 2026 national budget despite official denials by the Presidency on the existence of the office.
In a statement signed and issued by HEDA’s Chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, the anti-corruption group maintained that the controversy has transcended the actions of any individual and now requires a comprehensive public inquiry and explanation from the Federal Government.
The anti-corruption organisation described the development as a serious governance issue that raises questions about the credibility of Nigeria's government operations, budgetary process and the management of public resources.
"If the Presidency maintains that the PFIPC does not exist, Nigerians deserve to know how an allocation for the council found its way into the 2026 Appropriation Act,” Suraju said.
