The Kwankwasiyya Movement has called on the Federal Government to give a full and transparent explanation over the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), insisting that the matter raises serious concerns about accountability and governance.
In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, the movement said the issue had gone beyond the actions of an individual and now represented a wider test of the government’s credibility and commitment to transparency.
According to the group, while the Presidency of Nigeria has denied the existence of the PFIPC and distanced itself from individuals linked to the claim, reports suggesting that over N1 billion was included in the 2026 Appropriation Act under a similar name require urgent clarification.
The movement questioned how such a provision could appear in the national budget if the agency reportedly never existed, asking who proposed and approved the allocation, which offices processed it, and whether any public funds had been released or committed.
“This controversy cannot simply be dismissed as the misconduct of one individual,” the statement read, adding that Nigerians deserve clear answers on possible documentation lapses or alleged forgeries linked to the matter.
The group recalled that the Tinubu administration came into office on promises of institutional reform, transparency, and responsible governance, stressing that its handling of the issue would reflect its commitment to those pledges.
It also warned that unresolved questions surrounding government agencies and budgetary provisions could affect Nigeria’s international reputation and weaken investor confidence.
Foreign investors, the statement noted, closely monitor not only economic policies but also the credibility and stability of public institutions.
The Kwankwasiyya Movement therefore urged the Presidency to publish a detailed account of how the budgetary allocation originated, the administrative processes involved, and steps being taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
It also called on the National Assembly of Nigeria, anti-corruption agencies, and other oversight institutions to launch an independent investigation into the matter.
Reaffirming its stance, the movement said it would continue to demand transparency in governance, insisting that public funds belong to Nigerians and must be fully accounted for.
“No democracy can flourish where questions are discouraged or contradictions go unexplained,” the statement added.
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