I just read the statement issued by Bayo Onanuga on behalf of the Presidency, which supposedly trying to put a defence for the Chief of staff, Gbajabiamila.
However, I think the Presidency's statement was clearly intended to shut down public scrutiny. Ironically, it has achieved the exact opposite. It answered some questions, but in doing so, it exposed even bigger ones.
Let us assume, for a moment, that every allegation against Prince Adeyemi is true. Even then, the statement leaves glaring gaps that no amount of rhetoric can paper over.
You are asking Nigerians to believe that one private citizen woke up one morning, invented a presidential agency, forged his own appointment, secured office space inside the Federal Secretariat, recruited staff, held meetings with diplomats, corresponded with government institutions, allegedly opened a CBN account through official channels, and if the official budget documents are anything to go by, the same "non-existent" agency found its way into the Appropriation Act with an allocation running into billions.
If that is truly what happened, then this is no longer just the story of an alleged fraudster. It is also the story of spectacular institutional failure. Either government systems were astonishingly easy to deceive, or there are questions that still have not been answered.
The statement conveniently glosses over the budget issue. That silence is deafening.
How does a fictitious agency appear in the national budget? Budget allocations do not descend from heaven. They pass through ministries, the Budget Office, executive review and legislative approval. Who introduced the line item? Who processed it? Who signed off on it? Who failed to ask whether the agency even existed?
Those are not political questions. They are governance questions.
Then there is the issue of the Federal Secretariat office. Offices inside government complexes are not roadside kiosks. How was the space obtained? Under whose authority? How long did it operate? Who interacted with the occupants? Who looked the other way?
Again, silence.
Then comes the most curious part of the story.
The Presidency says the very person allegedly identified as the link between Adeyemi and the purported appointment, Dolapo Babatunde Tanimola, had died in a hotel fire just five days before Adeyemi's arrest.
That is an extraordinary detail. Yet we are given almost nothing beyond it.
Was there an autopsy? Was there a coroner's inquest? What did investigators conclude about the fire? Were his electronic devices, communications and financial records examined? If he was central enough to be named in the statement, why is the public expected not to ask what became of the investigation into his death?
These are not conspiracy theories. They are the obvious questions any serious investigator would ask.
The Presidency wants Nigerians to focus exclusively on whether Adeyemi is an impostor. Fair enough. The courts will determine that.
But the Presidency cannot ask the public to ignore the conduct of government institutions in the same breath.
This is bigger than one man.
If the council was fake, explain how it entered the budget.
If the appointment was forged, explain how government systems repeatedly interacted with the supposed beneficiary.
If official channels were deceived, explain where the safeguards failed.
If there was no insider involvement, show the documentary trail that proves it.
Accountability does not begin and end with charging one individual. It also requires explaining how the machinery of government appeared to validate, accommodate or fail to detect what is now described as a complete fabrication.
The public deserves more than a carefully written press statement. It deserves answers backed by records, timelines and evidence.
Until those answers are provided, this matter is far from settled.
*Barr. Solomon Dalung*
Ex Minister of Youths & Sports
“Just this morning, my wife called me to inform me that about 15 Nigerian police officers came to my house last night and searched the entire house.”
— MC Okirika raises alarm again, alleging that police officers stormed his residence for a search operation last night. This come after posting a viral video of police officer in Cross River state allegedly holding weed.
“As a young man in Nigeria, if you want to buy a car, always go for something like a Corolla or other lower-range vehicles. If you go for bigger, more expensive cars, the police may frvstrate you on the road.”
-Man says as he recounts how he once travelled with a friend to an event in Owerri, Imo State. His friend was driving a GLK while he drove a Corolla. Before they set off, he told his friend that he would arrive in Imo State before him, even though the friend had a more expensive car. The friend didn’t believe him until they started the journey and experienced how frequent stops and checks affected the GLK more, eventually understanding what he meant.
In Abuja, i was told my 1.5m can't get me a 2 bedroom empty apartment in Wuse. I was told to come with 3m. After paying, i will still pay crazy agency, legal and caution fee that adds another 20-30% on top.
In Enugu, I was asked to pay 1.5m-2m for a two bedroom empty apartment.
National minimum wage is stuck at 70k/month and 840k/year, that's if you're lucky to be paid on time. Average salaries in Enugu are around 600k yearly and a Million in Abuja.
I have to work 24/7 just to hand over everything to landlord only to survive on garri and pure water. No savings, no investments, no peace, no joy. How am I supposed to love Nigeria? What kind of country is this?
So much rent crises are now forcing young men like me into sharing rooms in family houses or back to villages. Something needs to be done.
Nigeria isn’t broke. It is being looted. While citizens face hunger, darkness, and failing infrastructure, ₦39 billion was reportedly spent on renovating Wike’s event centre, ₦128 billion in the power sector remains unaccounted for as tariffs rise, and billions were allegedly diverted to a private farm while millions lack water. At the same time, ₦11 billion went to presidential vehicles and lawmakers plan billions for travel and welfare. Taxes keep rising, corruption thrives, and Aso Rock stays lit while Nigerians sit in darkness. So what will Nigerians do. Remain silent?
“Have You Ever Seen a 1 Million March Before? The Igbos Have The Capability To Demand The Release Of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, And He Will Be Released Today. Ask Yourself Why Sunday Igboho, Who Committed Similar Offences, And Sheikh Gumi, Who Has Been Advocating For Terrorists, Are Walking Freely Today? The Igbos Have The Resources To Demand The Immediate Release Of Their Son, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.” ~ Northern Media Personality, Simon-K.
Bala blue where d fck are u?
You went MIA & left ZAZU in the ZOO (naija).
Even you Sonwo-olu & ur boi Mc Olu, Eko G( governorship) elections you know the fckn truth.
Your MANDATE given to you by YAKUBU.
The youths keep watching FFK, Kayamu, Ononuga political rascals
They called us Nearly, but NEARLY is where belief is forged.
CHAMPIONS aren’t born in comfort, they answer setbacks with calm…
Good morning friends. #COYG#AFC
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