The Presidency has responded to the ongoing allegations of certificate forgery involving the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, stating that no conclusive evidence has been presented to prove the claims.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, the Presidency described the accusations as politically motivated and lacking substantiation.
“No evidence of forgery has been established against the minister,” Ajayi said. “The matter is being misrepresented in the public space to create unnecessary controversy.”
Ajayi clarified that while concerns have been raised, the government has not received any verified findings from relevant institutions or courts confirming the allegations.
Background
The controversy centers on questions surrounding the minister’s academic and NYSC records.
Reports allege discrepancies in documents submitted to the Nigerian Senate during his screening.
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The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) reportedly issued conflicting statements regarding the minister’s graduation status, while his NYSC discharge certificate is also under scrutiny over potential irregularities in signature and serial numbering.
What Nigerians Said
The allegations have drawn reactions from civil society groups, political opposition parties, and legal professionals, many of whom have called for an investigation or the minister’s resignation should the claims be proven true.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized the government’s handling of the issue and urged the president to take a firm stance on matters of integrity in public office.
Despite the public outcry, the Presidency maintains that due process must be followed and insists that the allegations remain unproven.
