A United States-based policy and government affairs firm, Von Batten-Montague York, has raised fresh concerns over allegations linked to the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), warning that the matter could attract the attention of top American authorities and lawmakers.

The firm disclosed that it had already briefed senior figures within U.S. President Donald Trump’s political circle on claims made by Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, the man who has repeatedly insisted that he was appointed to head the PFIPC before the Nigerian Presidency later distanced itself from both the agency and his alleged appointment.

According to the firm, plans are also underway to engage members of the United States Congress on the allegations, which centre on claims of financial misconduct involving funds connected to projects supported by the World Bank.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Dr. Von Batten said he had personally spoken with Adeyemi and found his account convincing enough to justify scrutiny by several American institutions.

He stated, “This is Dr. Von Batten. I just spoke with Mr. Adeyemi. I found him to be sincere and credible. Based on our discussion, I believe his allegations warrant an investigation by Congress, State Department, US Treasury, the US Government Accountability Office , and other relevant U.S. agencies due to the alleged misappropriation of U.S.-funded World Bank loans by senior members of the Nigerian government.”

The firm further revealed that discussions had already taken place with influential members of President Trump’s team.

“This past weekend, I briefed senior members of President Donald Trump team on these allegations, and our team will begin briefing Members of Congress this week,” the statement added.

The PFIPC controversy has generated significant public attention in recent weeks. Adeyemi emerged in the spotlight after presenting himself as the Director-General of the council.

However, the Presidency later described the organisation as unauthorised and denied any official recognition of the body.

Questions surrounding the council intensified after reports linked it to disputed budget allocations and alleged insertions in the proposed 2026 national budget.

In its latest statement, the American firm said Adeyemi maintained that he was formally appointed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, to lead a government agency.

According to the claims relayed by the firm, Adeyemi alleged that office accommodation was provided for the agency within government facilities and that accounts connected to the organisation were opened through the Central Bank of Nigeria.

He also reportedly claimed that the agency received allocations through the national budget, including funding tied to programmes supported by the World Bank.

The statement further quoted Adeyemi as accusing Gbajabiamila of demanding a portion of the agency’s budget allocation.

“Mr. Adeyemi further alleges that Mr. #Gbajabiamila demanded 45% of the agency’s budget and that, after he refused, he became the target of retaliation and the agency was subsequently labeled fraudulent or ‘fake.'”

The allegations have not been independently verified, and there has been no official response from the Presidency regarding the latest claims made through the U.S. firm.

Dr. Von Batten also expressed concern over Adeyemi’s safety, saying the former PFIPC official claimed he and his family had received threats.

“Mr. Adeyemi informed me that he and his family have received threats and that he is currently in hiding out of concern for their safety.”

The firm issued a direct warning to President Bola Tinubu, saying any harm to Adeyemi while he cooperates with American authorities would trigger calls for action.

“To President #Tinubu, if any harm comes to Mr. Adeyemi or his family while he is prepared to speak with U.S. officials, you will be held responsible and face U.S. justice.”

It also repeated an earlier offer to support Adeyemi should he decide to seek protection in the United States.

The organisation argued that because World Bank-supported funds form part of Nigeria’s budgetary framework, allegations involving such resources could become a matter of interest to U.S. authorities, particularly given America’s position as the largest shareholder in the World Bank.

The latest development comes days after Adeyemi wrote an open letter to President Tinubu, calling for a broader and independent investigation into the PFIPC controversy and the alleged ₦1.3 billion allocation inserted into the 2026 Appropriation Bill.

In the letter dated July 13, 2026, Adeyemi welcomed the President’s directive for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the matter. However, he argued that the probe should include multiple stakeholders to ensure credibility and public trust.

Addressing the President, he wrote: “I write to you not as a fugitive evading accountability, but as a Nigerian citizen who maintains an unwavering belief in equity, justice, and the rule of law.”

He also stated, “I commend your recent directive tasking the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) with investigating the circumstances surrounding the PFIPC Scandal and ₦1.3 billion allocation inserted into the 2026 Appropriation Bill.”

According to Adeyemi, a wider inquiry would help address concerns about impartiality and strengthen confidence in the outcome of the investigation.