Hot SourceThe immediate past Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, says his resignation from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet is not an admission of guilt but a mark of respect for due process.
DAILY POST reports that Nnaji resigned on Monday following allegations of certificate forgery against him.
Nnaji was alleged not to have completed his university education and that both the bachelor’s degree and National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, certificate he presented to Tinubu, as well as to the offices of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, the Department of State Services, DSS, and the senate, were forged.
The Enugu-born politician, in a statement, said the decision to step down followed deep reflection and consultations with family, associates, and well-meaning Nigerians.
The former Minister added that he formally tendered his resignation to the president after what he described as a “sustained campaign of falsehood, politically motivated and malicious attacks” against his person, integrity, and office.
He stated that he had spent over five decades building a reputation anchored on hard work, honour, and service to humanity.
“These unfounded allegations and media distortions have not only caused personal distress but have also begun to distract from the vital work of the ministry and the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr President.
“My decision to step aside is therefore a personal choice — not an admission of guilt, but rather a principled decision to respect the sanctity of due process and to preserve the integrity of the judicial proceedings currently before the court.
“In the end, justice will prevail, and history will vindicate the just,” he said.
