Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to be the Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), has alleged that he borrowed ₦100 million to secure the appointment and is now being pursued by his creditors for repayment.

Adeyemi made the disclosure on Monday during an appearance on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, amid an ongoing controversy surrounding the existence of the PFIPC and allegations of forgery and impersonation against him.

The Presidency has maintained that the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council does not exist as a government agency and has stated that Adeyemi was never appointed by the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President.

The controversy prompted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on July 7 to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.

Responding to questions about how he financed his activities and operations, Adeyemi claimed the funds were obtained through loans.

"Mr. Seun, I borrowed this money. In fact, those that I borrowed this ₦100 million from have reported me to the EFCC," he said during the interview.

"I borrowed this money to pay for this appointment. They have petitioned the EFCC, asking me to refund their money. I borrowed this money."

Adeyemi did not provide further details about the individuals or entities from whom he allegedly borrowed the money, nor did he explain to whom the payment was made to secure the appointment.

He also rejected allegations that he falsely claimed to have received an appointment from the United Nations, describing the accusations as a coordinated smear campaign.

"It's all sponsored. It's a campaign of calumny. They should let us face the facts and documents. It is unfortunate that some actors in the government are taking up this matter. It's unfortunate, and it's embarrassing," he said.

He further argued that it was implausible for one individual to manipulate government processes on the scale alleged by his critics.

"Honestly, imagine the government claiming that one man, and calling me a con artist, manoeuvred the whole system. It is unfortunate," he added.

Adeyemi also dismissed reports suggesting that he had engaged a United States-based lobbying firm to facilitate an asylum application abroad.

According to him, he has no intention of leaving Nigeria and remains available to address the allegations against him. "I just ignored it because they sponsor a lot of people to bring my social media handle down. I don't really know much about what is going on again. They said I was about to run away out of Nigeria. I'm still in Nigeria. I'm not going anywhere," he said.

The PFIPC controversy has continued to generate public attention following the Presidency's denial of the council's existence and the ongoing investigation ordered by President Tinubu.

Authorities are expected to determine the authenticity of the documents and claims surrounding the 
alleged appointment as investigations by the ICPC continue.