🔥 Trending Nigeria's Accountant-General: Latest Developments and Controversies

The latest news regarding the Accountant-General of Nigeria (OAGF) primarily revolves around the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and allegations of its operational accounts and funding ¹²³.

OAGF Denies PFIPC Had CBN Account

On July 6, 2026, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) publicly stated that the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) does not have an operational account with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ¹²³. This statement from the OAGF directly contradicts earlier claims made by the Presidency regarding the body's financial operations ³.

The OAGF also denied releasing public funds or paying salaries to the PFIPC ¹. This clarification comes amidst an ongoing controversy surrounding the PFIPC, including allegations of a N1.3 billion budget dispute ³.

Context of the Controversy

The PFIPC has been at the center of a significant scandal, with reports suggesting it might be a fictitious government agency ⁶. Key aspects of this controversy include:

• Allegations of Forged Documents: There are claims that an individual reportedly used forged documents to operate 34 bank accounts and opened an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria by misleading the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation ⁴.
• Government Officials Implicated: The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated that Femi Gbajabiamila, the President's Chief of Staff, never issued any appointment letter to the individual accused of operating the fake agency ⁴.
• Viral Video: A video showing the alleged Director-General of the fake agency confronting Femi Gbajabiamila has resurfaced and gone viral, fueling public discussions ⁵.
• Broader Implications: The scandal has raised questions about how a potentially fictitious agency could occupy official office space, receive staff seconded from the OAGF, operate a CBN account, and even appear in the national budget ⁶.

The OAGF's recent denial of the PFIPC having a CBN account or receiving funds is a crucial development in clarifying the financial irregularities linked to this controversial body ¹²³.