The Senate on Wednesday turned down a motion seeking a comprehensive investigation into the budgetary allocation, operations, and controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).
The motion was introduced by the senator representing Kano South, Suleiman Kawu, who raised it under a point of order during plenary.
Invoking Order 9 and Rule 9(c) of the Senate Standing Orders (2026), Kawu presented a motion titled, “Urgent Need to Investigate the Budgetary Allocation, Operations and Controversy Surrounding the Purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) to Safeguard the Integrity of the Senate and the Federal Government.”
While presenting the motion, the lawmaker expressed concern over the growing public debate surrounding the alleged council.
According to him, the public domain has recently been flooded with allegations, controversies, accusations and counter-accusations surrounding the PFIPC scandal, particularly regarding the activities and existence of the purported council.
However, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, who presided over the session, ruled that the motion should not proceed to debate.
Jibrin explained that the Executive had already initiated action on the matter, noting that President Bola Tinubu had directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the allegations.
He urged lawmakers to allow the Executive to complete its investigation before the Senate considers any further action.
The controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) erupted after reports emerged that appointment letters and other official documents linked to the purported body had been issued, raising questions about its legality and authenticity. The development sparked widespread public debate and prompted President Bola Tinubu to direct the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the matter, while opposition parties and other stakeholders have continued to demand a more independent inquiry.
