Court denies bail application of DG of fake agency, PFIPC, Adeyemi
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday turned down an application for bail filed by Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) Adeniyi Adeyemi. Justice Obiora Egwuatu who gave the order while ruling on a fundamental rights suit filed on Adeyemi’s behalf declined to grant his requests for release, bail […] The post Court denies bail…
The Federal High Court in Abuja denied bail for Director-General Adeniyi Adeyemi of the disputed Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) on Thursday. Justice Obiora Egwuatu ruled against granting release, bail, or access to medical treatment for Adeyemi without further hearing from the respondents. However, the court ordered the Inspector General of Police and Attorney-General of the Federation to allow Adeyemi access to his lawyers.
Adeyemi sought six reliefs, including release from custody, bail, and the right to choose his medical practitioners. The court granted one relief, permitting Adeyemi to meet his lawyers at reasonable hours while detained. Arrested in July, Adeyemi faces eight charges of forgery, fraud, and impersonation over claims of being the PFIPC Director-General.
The agency was disavowed by the Presidency as "fake." Despite denying the allegations, Adeyemi maintains the council's existence. Justice Mohammed Umar previously ordered security agencies to arrest and bring Adeyemi to court on September 30 for arraignment after he missed multiple court appearances. The court adjourned the matter until September 9 for the respondents to respond.
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