..say he has a track record of fraud
Prominent elders and leaders from Ogbomoso have strongly distanced themselves from Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, the man at the center of the ongoing fake presidential agency scandal rocking the nation.
In a statement issued after an emergency meeting and co-signed by Chief Alao Adelabu Adeyinka and Prince Olatubosun Adeniyi, the community representatives described Adeyemi as a serial impostor with a long history of fraudulent activities, emphasizing that he holds no recognized royal title in the ancient town.
The elders, under the aegis of the Ogbomoso Integrity Forum, condemned his actions as a disgrace to the hardworking people of Ogbomoso and called on authorities to prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law.
This development comes amid growing national outrage over allegations that Adeyemi forged documents to pose as Director-General of the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and Presidential Economic Advisory Council.
According to police reports and a statement from the Presidency, Adeyemi allegedly operated from an office in Abuja’s Federal Secretariat for over a year, hosted diplomats, secured budget allocations worth billions of naira, and maintained dozens of fraudulent bank accounts.
He was arrested in October 2025 and faces multiple charges including forgery, impersonation, and conspiracy.
The Ogbomoso Integrity Forum denied viral reports linking Adeyemi to Ogbomoso and claims that he had previously interacted with local monarchs.
The statement said: “We, the elders and custodians of Ogbomoso’s rich cultural heritage, unequivocally disown Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew in this shameful fake agency scandal that has brought unnecessary scrutiny to our peaceful community.
“For far too long, individuals like him have hidden behind unverified titles to perpetrate deceit, but we stand firm today to declare that he is not and has never been a recognized prince in any of the ruling houses of Ogbomoso.
“Our royal traditions are sacred and not for impostors to exploit for personal gain. His track record of fraud stretches back years, including previous scams involving fake international youth organizations where he duped unsuspecting Nigerians with promises of summits and appointments.
“We urge the federal authorities to thoroughly investigate all his past dealings and ensure justice is served without fear or favor. Ogbomoso remains a land of honest, God-fearing people committed to national development, and we will not allow one bad apple to tarnish our collective image.”
The Forum highlighted Adeyemi’s history of controversy. “This latest scandal is not an isolated incident but part of a pattern,” added the statement.
“The people of Ogbomoso are known for integrity, industry, and respect for constituted authority, values that Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew has repeatedly undermined through his actions.
“We reject any association with him and his so-called princely status, which has no basis in our traditional chieftaincy system or royal lineages. Such false claims only serve to mock the genuine efforts of our kings and chiefs in promoting peace and progress.
“It is disheartening that someone from our soil would go to such lengths to deceive high government officials, diplomats, and even secure space in the Federal Secretariat with forged letters.
“We call on all indigenes at home and abroad to remain vigilant against fraudsters who drag our name through the mud.
“The current Soun of Ogbomoso and other traditional rulers have always emphasized ethical leadership, and we align fully with efforts to cleanse our community of such elements.”