President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, has not been arrested.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Tuesday dismissed reports claiming that it arrested the presidential aide in connection with the ongoing investigation into the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) controversy.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, ICPC spokesperson, Demola Bakare said Gbajabiamila voluntarily honoured an invitation from investigators and was allowed to leave after responding to questions.
The statement read: “The Commission confirms that the Chief of Staff’s visit was at the invitation of its investigators and was consistent with its ongoing efforts to gather all relevant facts in the matter. He was not arrested; he simply willingly honoured an invitation.”
The commission added that investigations into the PFIPC controversy are ongoing, noting that further updates would be provided when necessary.
Meanwhile, Gbajabiamila’s lawyer, Jiti Ogunye, had on Monday disclosed that the presidential aide appeared before the ICPC to answer questions regarding the alleged PFIPC scandal.
The investigation followed President Tinubu’s directive on July 2, ordering the ICPC to conduct a comprehensive probe into the controversy.
Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga also stated that the President directed the commission to conclude the investigation and submit a detailed report within 30 days.