Former Vice President and presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar says Nigeria’s government is “held hostage” by fraudsters following what he describes as an alleged scandal involving the so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). In statements carried by Vanguard and Information Nigeria, Atiku argues that the Presidency’s response to the PFIPC allegations effectively draws attention to wrongdoing within institutions meant to protect the country.
Both outlets report that Atiku frames the PFIPC issue as an example of deception linked to fraudulent activities operating from within government structures. He condemns the alleged fake agency and characterizes the situation as evidence that fraud is embedded in the current administration’s systems.
The reports focus on Atiku’s assertions and his criticism of the Presidency’s handling of the matter, rather than providing independent confirmation of the allegations themselves. The outlets present the claim as part of the broader political debate around accountability, governance and alleged mismanagement.
