Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, has shed light on the reason for his resignation from office.
He said his decision was borne out of an orchestrated sustained campaign of falsehood, politically motivated, and malicious attacks waged against him, integrity, and office across print, electronic, and social media platforms,” over the past week.
These unfounded allegations and media distortions,he claimed, have not only caused personal distress but have also begun to distract him from the vital work of the Ministry and the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President..
He added: “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.
“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.
“I remain deeply grateful to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the confidence he reposed in me and for the privilege to serve in his cabinet.
“His vision for a renewed, innovative, and technologically driven Nigeria is one I continue to hold dear, and I pledge my unflinching support to his administration and its transformative goals.”
Nnaji was alleged to have been involved in certificates forgery.
President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Nnaji, as the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following some allegations against him.
President Tinubu appointed Nnaji in August 2023.
A statement issued by Bayo Onanuga,Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, said Nnaji resigned today(Tuesday) in a letter thanking the President for allowing him to serve Nigeria.
Nnaji said he has been a target of blackmail by political opponents.
Tinubu thanked him for his service and wished him well in future endeavours.