Breaking News: Minister Uche Nnaji Resigns Amid Certificate Forgery Allegations

In a shocking turn of events, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from his position amid allegations of certificate forgery.

The scandal erupted after the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) disowned the certificates he presented for his ministerial appointment.

The controversy began when the UNN and NYSC confirmed that the certificates submitted by Nnaji were not issued by their institutions. The development sparked widespread outrage, with many Nigerians demanding his resignation and prosecution.

As the news spread, pressure mounted on President Bola Tinubu to take action.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) criticized Tinubu for retaining Nnaji in his cabinet despite the allegations, describing it as “proof of its ample tolerance for corruption of all kinds”. The party demanded Nnaji’s immediate suspension and prosecution if found guilty .

Nnaji initially refuted the allegations, claiming they were politically motivated and part of a coordinated campaign to tarnish his reputation.

However, as the evidence mounted, he eventually resigned from his position .

The resignation of Minister Nnaji has significant implications for the Tinubu administration, which has been facing criticism for its handling of corruption cases.
The incident has raised questions about the vetting process for ministerial nominees and the commitment of the government to transparency and accountability.

While accepting his resignation, President Tinubu thanked him for his service and wished him well in future endeavours.