That's the question hovering over African Energy Week, due to start in Cape Town on 16 October and be attended by petroleum ministers from several countries.
Ayuk's full name is Njock Ayuk Eyong, though he now simply calls himself NJ Ayuk. The documents identify the convicted man as a Cameroon citizen who pleaded guilty to fraud and misuse of visas and permits, in addition to impersonating a federal officer. The chamber website touts African Energy Week as one of the premier gatherings of its kind, curiously taking place just a week after Africa Oil Week at the same venue, the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Despite Ayuk distancing himself from the US conviction, the claim has been widely reported and even features on his Wikipedia profile. According to UK-based Climate Change News, concerns about Ayuk explain why the UN Economic Commission for Africa last year scrapped an energy investment initiative.