Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has stated that his resignation from President Bola Tinubu’s government is not an admission of guilt/
Nnaji has been embroiled in a scandal regarding his academic qualifications before he resigned on Monday.
In a statement after his resignation, he said his decision followed “deep reflection and consultations” with family, associates, and other well-meaning Nigerians.
His words: “This decision did not come lightly. Over the past week, an orchestrated, politically motivated campaign of falsehood and media distortions has been waged against my person and office across print, electronic, and social media platforms.”
The former minister said the allegations caused “personal distress” and were becoming a distraction to the ministry’s work and the “Renewed Hope Agenda” of the president.
“As someone who has spent more than five decades building a reputation anchored on hard work, honour, and service to humanity, I cannot in good conscience allow these distractions to cast a shadow over the noble objectives of this administration. In the end, justice will prevail, and history will vindicate the just,” Nnaji added.
He expressed gratitude to Tinubu for the opportunity to serve, pledging his continued support for the administration.