Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, citing persistent blackmail and political attacks orchestrated by opponents seeking to tarnish his reputation.
In his resignation letter, Nnaji expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve Nigeria, but stated that he could no longer continue in the role due to the malicious attacks on his character.
The resignation comes amid allegations of certificate forgery, with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) denying the authenticity of Nnaji’s degree and discharge certificates.
Despite the allegations, Nnaji maintains that his decision to step down is not an admission of guilt, but rather a principled choice to respect the judicial process and preserve the integrity of the office.
