Certificate Forgery: My resignation is not admission of guilt – Uche Nnaji

Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has denied that guilt prompted his resignation, saying he stepped down to safeguard his integrity and the reputation of the Tinubu administration.

Nnaji resigned on Tuesday, October 7, following a PREMIUM TIMES report alleging discrepancies in his academic credentials, with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) confirming that he did not complete his studies or obtain a degree.

In a statement, Nnaji said his decision was a “principled choice” to allow due process to run its course, dismissing the allegations as politically motivated blackmail meant to tarnish his name and distract from the ministry’s work under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

“Over the past week, an orchestrated sustained campaign of falsehood, politically motivated, and malicious attacks have been waged against my person, integrity, and office across print, electronic, and social media platforms,” Nnaji said.

“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,” he stated. “In the end, justice will prevail, and history will vindicate the just.”