Kwankwasiyya Demands Answers Over PFIPC Controversy

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has said the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has gone beyond the actions of one individual.

Naija News reports that the movement said the matter had become an issue of public accountability requiring a full explanation from the Federal Government.

This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesperson, Dr Habibu Sale Mohammed.

The movement said the Presidency’s claim that the PFIPC never existed raised serious questions, especially following reports that over ₦1 billion was allegedly allocated to an entity bearing the same or a similar name in the 2026 Appropriation Act.

The statement said, “This controversy cannot simply be dismissed as the misconduct of one individual.

“Nigerians are entitled to know: If the council never existed, how did it find its way into the national budget? Who proposed and approved the allocation? Which government offices processed the documentation? Was any public money released or committed? If official documents were allegedly forged, how were they used for such a long period without detection?”

The movement said the questions were matters of public interest and not partisan politics.

“These are not partisan questions. They are questions of public accountability,” it stated.

It added that the Tinubu administration’s response to the controversy would test its promises of institutional reform, transparency and responsible governance.

“The Tinubu administration came into office promising renewed hope, institutional reform and responsible governance. Those promises must now be measured against its willingness to provide full disclosure on this and other matters,” the statement said.

Movement Seeks Independent Probe

The group warned that silence, conflicting explanations or attempts to shift responsibility could further weaken public confidence in government.

It also said the controversy could affect Nigeria’s international image, noting that foreign investors consider the credibility of public institutions.

The movement urged the Presidency to publish a comprehensive account of how the alleged budgetary provision originated, the administrative processes involved and steps being taken to prevent a recurrence.

It also called on the National Assembly, anti-corruption agencies and other oversight institutions to conduct an independent investigation.

“The Nigerian people deserve the truth, and they deserve it without delay,” the statement added.