A Nigerian socio-political analyst, Urhobo Atsemudiara, has defended the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, saying there is no credible evidence linking him to the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged fake agency saga.
Speaking in Lagos on Monday, Atsemudiara said discussions about the matter should be guided by verified facts rather than speculation or public opinion, stressing that investigations should be allowed to run their full course.
According to him, there is no factual basis to conclude that Gbajabiamila was involved in the alleged activities.
“The Tinubu administration, through this fake agency exposure, is clearly confronting the same secret cabal forces that challenged previous governments. These are the same elements that have contributed to the Federal Government’s inability to fully benefit from the vast mineral resources in Northern Nigeria due to insecurity and banditry,” he said.
The analyst also argued that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is confronting entrenched interests that have long undermined governance and the country’s economic development.
“One thing many Nigerians have not noticed is that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is fighting for the best interests of the country, and only a President like him can confront this kind of battle,” Atsemudiara added.
He maintained that allegations alone should never be treated as proof of guilt, insisting that every individual is entitled to due process under the law.
Atsemudiara urged Nigerians to avoid condemning public officials before investigations are concluded, noting that accountability should be based on credible evidence rather than rumours or narratives circulating on social media.
He also called for greater confidence in investigative institutions, warning that premature conclusions could undermine efforts to uncover the truth behind the alleged fake agency controversy.
According to him, anyone found culpable after investigations should face the law, while those not implicated should not be unfairly associated with the allegations.
