Fayose Demands Investigation of Chief of Staff Gbajabiamila Over Bribery Claims

Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, called for an investigation into the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, over bribery allegations. Speaking in a video posted on X, Fayose said it is implausible for an individual to create a parastatal and collect money on behalf of the government without official knowledge. He cited allegations by Adeniyi Adeyemi, Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), that Gbajabiamila received ₦400 million through a proxy and demanded an additional ₦200 million to secure his appointment. The Presidency has denied the claims, stating that Gbajabiamila lacks the authority to write letters or make appointments. Fayose criticized the silence of anti-graft and security agencies, noting the story has been circulating and questioning whether Nigeria has become a place where individuals can establish parastatals and siphon public funds.

These allegations, involving hundreds of millions of naira, strike at the heart of public trust in government. If true, they suggest possible abuse of presidential appointments and weak oversight by anti-graft bodies; if false, they highlight the damage unsubstantiated claims can do to reputations and governance. The episode underscores the need for transparent investigations and accountability mechanisms.

Given the Presidency’s denial and the lingering accusations, what concrete steps should citizens, civil society, and oversight bodies take to either substantiate or refute the claims and ensure accountability?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/03/fake-agency-gbajabiamila-needs-to-be-investigated-fayose/