Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi in Abuja [1].
The legal action highlights tensions within the Nigerian federal administration and brings public scrutiny to the management of government grants. The case centers on allegations of financial misconduct and the subsequent fallout between high-ranking officials.
Gbajabiamila filed the suit in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja [1]. The lawsuit follows allegations that Adeyemi, who serves as the director-general of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, demanded a 48% kickback [1] from a federal agency grant valued at N27 billion [1].
There are conflicting reports regarding the specific damages sought and the nature of the claims. One report said Gbajabiamila is seeking N15 billion in damages for defamation [1]. Another report said the suit is for N10 billion and relates to allegations involving bribery and murder [2].
Adeyemi's role at the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council places him in a position of oversight for foreign-related interventions. The dispute over the N27 billion grant [1] suggests a significant breakdown in the operational integrity of the agency's funding processes.
Gbajabiamila is seeking monetary damages to address the impact of the allegations on his reputation. The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory will determine the validity of the claims as the legal process continues.
“Femi Gbajabiamila has filed a defamation lawsuit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi in Abuja.”
The disparity in reported figures and allegations—ranging from a 48% grant kickback to claims of murder—indicates a highly volatile legal battle with significant reputational stakes. Because the parties involved hold critical roles in the presidency and foreign intervention oversight, the outcome may signal how the current administration handles internal corruption allegations and the use of the judiciary to resolve disputes between top officials.
