Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run

Tinubu's office said an official-looking letter creating the agency was fake. Police forensic analysis had confirmed the signature of the president's chief of staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, on the disputed appointment letter had been forged, the presidency said.The scandal has prompted calls for an independent inquiry from civil society groups, opposition politicians and senior lawyers.Adeyemi has maintained his innocence in interviews with local media."My life is in danger," he said, according to local reports, though he promised to appear in court to clear his name.But he was absent at the hearing on Tuesday. His lawyer, Genesis Francis, told the court he had been unable to persuade his client to attend, citing Adeyemi's safety fears.The lawyer said the defendant had written an open letter to President Tinubu expressing those concerns.Adeyemi had previously alleged the PFIPC was established in 2024 to attract foreign investment to Nigeria. However, there is no record of any deals being concluded.