The Senate on Wednesday turned down a motion seeking a comprehensive investigation into the budgetary allocation, operations, and ongoing controversies surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC.
The legislative push was initiated by Senator Suleiman Kawu, the lawmaker representing Kano South, who brought the matter forward through a point of order during plenary.
Citing Order 9 and Rule 9(c) of the Senate Standing Orders (2026), Kawu presented a formal motion aimed at safeguarding the integrity of both the upper legislative chamber and the federal government.
Presenting his case, Kawu highlighted the growing public outcry, stating, “The Senate notes with concern that, in recent weeks, the public space has been inundated with allegations, controversies, accusations and counter-accusations concerning an entity known as the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).”
Immediately following the presentation, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, who presided over the session, intervened and ruled that the matter would not be open for debate.
Jibrin justified the decision by explaining to the chamber that the executive arm of government had already taken decisive steps to address the brewing controversy.
He informed lawmakers that President Bola Tinubu has already directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to look into the matter, advising the Senate to let the agency conclude its findings.
