Tinubu sheds political baggage as embattled minister Nnaji resigns.
President ‘accepted’ resignation, takes immediate effect, says aide
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President Bola Tinubu yesterday accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji as Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, drawing a line under a steadily escalating scandal and sparing his administration the weight of mounting political baggage ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Nnaji, who was appointed in August 2023, stepped down following allegations of certificate forgery.
The resignation takes effect immediately.
In his resignation letter, he thanked the President for the opportunity to serve and stated that he had been the target of blackmail by his political opponents.
The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, expressed appreciation for Nnaji’s service to the nation and wished him success in his future endeavours.
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) had earlier visited the main campus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in connection with allegations that the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Nnaji, had forged his degree certificate.
The Guardian learnt that DSS officials questioned key university personnel, including Vice Chancellor Prof Simon Ortuanya, the Registrar, and officials of the institution’s Examinations and Records Department.
President ‘accepted’ resignation, takes immediate effect, says aide
• CISLAC demands independent investigation into corruption claims
• HURIWA warns public trust eroding over alleged silence on misconduct
• Agbamuche-Mbu is INEC’s acting chair as Yakubu gets national honour
• Tinubu to chair FEC meeting after weeks of absence
President Bola Tinubu yesterday accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji as Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, drawing a line under a steadily escalating scandal and sparing his administration the weight of mounting political baggage ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Nnaji, who was appointed in August 2023, stepped down following allegations of certificate forgery.
The resignation takes effect immediately.
In his resignation letter, he thanked the President for the opportunity to serve and stated that he had been the target of blackmail by his political opponents.
The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, expressed appreciation for Nnaji’s service to the nation and wished him success in his future endeavours.
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) had earlier visited the main campus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in connection with allegations that the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Nnaji, had forged his degree certificate.
The Guardian learnt that DSS officials questioned key university personnel, including Vice Chancellor Prof Simon Ortuanya, the Registrar, and officials of the institution’s Examinations and Records Department.
Tinubu sheds political baggage as embattled minister Nnaji resigns.
President ‘accepted’ resignation, takes immediate effect, says aide
• CISLAC demands independent investigation into corruption claims
• HURIWA warns public trust eroding over alleged silence on misconduct
• Agbamuche-Mbu is INEC’s acting chair as Yakubu gets national honour
• Tinubu to chair FEC meeting after weeks of absence
President Bola Tinubu yesterday accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji as Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, drawing a line under a steadily escalating scandal and sparing his administration the weight of mounting political baggage ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Nnaji, who was appointed in August 2023, stepped down following allegations of certificate forgery.
The resignation takes effect immediately.
In his resignation letter, he thanked the President for the opportunity to serve and stated that he had been the target of blackmail by his political opponents.
The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, expressed appreciation for Nnaji’s service to the nation and wished him success in his future endeavours.
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) had earlier visited the main campus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in connection with allegations that the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Nnaji, had forged his degree certificate.
The Guardian learnt that DSS officials questioned key university personnel, including Vice Chancellor Prof Simon Ortuanya, the Registrar, and officials of the institution’s Examinations and Records Department.
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