Nigeria's president demands to know how fake agency was allegedly set up in his office
Adeniyi Adeyemi allegedly forged a letter of appointment and secured funding for an agency the presidency knew nothing about.
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"He also promised to show up in court to clear his name, saying the body was lawfully established."
— Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew , Other
"All persons found culpable are to be treated strictly in accordance with applicable law."
— Bola Tinubu , Politician
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Adeniyi Adeyemi allegedly forged a letter of appointment and secured funding for an agency the presidency knew nothing about.
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