Kwankwasiyya demands probe into alleged PFIPC budget allocation, seeks presidency’s explanation

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has called for a full investigation into the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), arguing that the issue has gone beyond the conduct of an individual and now raises fundamental questions about accountability in the Federal Government.

In a statement issued on Saturday in Kano, Habibu Sale Mohammed, spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, urged the Presidency to provide a comprehensive explanation of reports that more than N1 billion was appropriated in the 2026 national budget for the PFIPC despite official claims that the council does not exist.

The movement said the conflicting claims by the Presidency and reports of a budgetary allocation for the council have created serious concerns about transparency in government.

According to the statement, if the council was never established, Nigerians deserve to know how it found its way into the 2026 Appropriation Act, who initiated and approved the allocation, the government offices that processed the documentation, and whether any public funds were released or committed to the project.

It also questioned how allegedly forged official documents could have been used over an extended period without being detected by the relevant authorities.

The group maintained that the matter should not be dismissed as the alleged misconduct of a single individual, insisting that it has become a broader issue of public accountability.

“The controversy is no longer about one person. It is about the credibility of public institutions and the integrity of government processes,” the statement said.

The movement noted that President Bola Tinubu’s administration assumed office with commitments to institutional reforms, transparency and responsible governance, adding that its response to the PFIPC controversy would serve as a test of those promises.

It warned that failure to provide clear explanations or attempts to deflect responsibility could further erode public confidence in government institutions.

The group also expressed concern over the possible impact of the controversy on Nigeria’s international image, arguing that uncertainty surrounding the authenticity of government agencies and official appointments could weaken investors’ confidence in the country’s governance and business environment.

It urged the Presidency to publish a detailed account of how the disputed budgetary provision originated, the administrative procedures that led to its inclusion in the budget and the measures being taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

The movement further called on the National Assembly, anti-corruption agencies and other oversight bodies to conduct an independent investigation into all aspects of the matter in line with the law.

Reaffirming its commitment to democratic accountability, the Kwankwasiyya Movement said it would continue to demand transparency in the management of public resources, stressing that every appropriated public fund belongs to Nigerians and must be accounted for.

It added that democracy can only thrive where public institutions remain open to scrutiny, and citizens receive prompt and credible explanations on matters affecting governance.