Kwankwasiyya Movement has called on the President Bola Tinubu-led presidency to provide a comprehensive explanation of the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), describing the issue as a major test of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to transparency, institutional reform and accountability.

In a statement issued by the movement’s spokesperson, Habibu Muhammad Sale, the group said the Tinubu’s administration came into office on the promise of renewed hope, responsible governance and institutional reforms, stressing that those commitments must now be measured by how the government handles the PFIPC controversy.

The movement expressed concern over what it described as conflicting developments surrounding the council. While the Presidency has publicly denied the existence of the PFIPC and distanced itself from individuals claiming to represent it, the group said reports indicate that more than N1 billion was appropriated in the 2026 national budget for an entity bearing the same or a similar name.

According to the statement, the developments raise critical questions that require clear and convincing answers from the Federal Government.

The group asked how a council that the Presidency says never existed found its way into the national budget, who proposed and approved the allocation, which government offices processed the documentation, whether any public funds were released or committed, and how allegedly forged official documents could have been used for an extended period without detection.

Sale maintained that the issues were matters of public accountability rather than partisan politics, insisting that Nigerians have a right to know how public resources are appropriated and managed.

The movement also warned that the controversy could affect Nigeria’s international reputation, noting that foreign investors evaluate not only economic policies but also the credibility and integrity of public institutions.

It argued that uncertainty over the authenticity of government agencies or official appointments could undermine investor confidence and the country’s governance credentials.

The Kwankwasiyya Movement urged the Presidency to publish a full account of the matter, including the origin of the budgetary provision, the administrative processes that led to it, and the measures 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 into all aspects of the controversy in accordance with the law.

Reaffirming its commitment to democratic accountability, the movement said it would continue to demand transparency because public office is a public trust.

It added that every naira appropriated belongs to Nigerians and that all public institutions must remain accountable, insisting that democracy cannot thrive where legitimate questions are ignored or contradictions remain unexplained. (TRIBUNE)