A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Taofik Gani, has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to publicly clear his name over allegations of irregularities during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
Naijaonpoint recalls that Tunji-Ojo faced allegations of presenting a forged NYSC certificate during his ministerial screening in 2023.
Reports claimed discrepancies in the dates and details of his discharge certificate, suggesting he might have completed his service while already serving as a legislator.
In a statement on Wednesday, Gani urged Tinubu to prove his transparency and not shield South-West ministers in corruption cases.
The PDP chieftain warned that the growing perception of nepotism and selective justice in the Tinubu administration could undermine public confidence in the government’s anti-corruption efforts.
Gani said there are several petitions against Tunji-Ojo, including claims that he absconded during his mandatory NYSC service year but still presented a discharge certificate during his ministerial screening.
He stated, “If President Tinubu and his party, the APC, are sincere about fighting corruption, the minister should be directed to clear himself or resign honorably like Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, who resigned after allegations of certificate forgery.
“This is where President Tinubu has to prove that he is not shielding South-West ministers in corruption cases.”
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