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Nigerian politics infested with a shark and covered with mine has often proven to be serious of men and women of consciousness.
The examples are legions from Professor Tam David West in Tai Solarin to Dr.olu Onagoruwa. The process and tribulation of the former minister of women’s business, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye is the last of the long series of public figures who have given a stainless report of themselves but find themselves on trial, a classic case of irony.
The highlighting of the unprecedented pedigree of Ohaneye is no longer new. Much is in the public domain.
Sources of the Ministry of Female Affairs declared to this means that “the sum of N350 million has been approved for her for travel. He traveled with only two assistants, which is rare among high -ranking ministers or public employees. Despite this, he spent only N21 million, returning the balance to Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance, and tried to approve to allow them to use it to enhance women. “
It has been collected that the sum of
In70 million was destined for her by the vice -president’s office to travel to Bahamas, but in a way so different from other officials of the high -ranking government, he wrote to the deputy head of the staff that his presence was not necessary on that journey. Third, it was said that he had collected the sum of N550 million through the private donation for the empowerment of women just before being raised by his work. “He reimbursed the money to the donors when he was raised by his work”, a source of ministry who is familiar with the matter has disclosed to this means.
It was said that he also returned specifically n100 million to Ahur Eze. He also reimbursed the donations from UBA by Tony Elumelu and others.
Professor Adagbo Moritiwon, a political scientist, told this means that “his removal was not due to the lack of performance or competence, but more to do with the prevalent policy on any other consideration. His case is just like Hades Ojo. “
So because the EFCC followed such a minister who showed an exemplary conduct in office.
The simple fact that the former minister did not escape, but honorably honored the EFCC invitation testify to any hidden program.
It was said that the agents of the Commission for economic and financial crimes had questioned it for alleged links with embezzlement, the violation of the supply processes and the diversion of public funds equal to ₦ 138 million.
Another source of the Ministry said: “An invitation does not mean fault. If the EFCC had reason to raise a problem, then there is no crime. Inviting her to clarify things is a routine thing. In the end, those who know it can bet that will be unknown. “
The funds in question were presumably appropriate appropriate during the provision of the allocation provided for the Ministry of 2023.
While clarifies his visit to the anti-innesto agency through his X-handle, Ohanenye said he was invited and, as a respectful citizen of the law, honored the invitation of the anti-Innesto agency.
“As a former public employee, I recognize that requests relating to past official activities are a standard party to ensure responsibility. In this spirit, I willingly honored the invitation of the Commission for Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC) on March 6, 2025, concerning the accusations of a diversion of 138 million Naira.
“I arrived at the Feccc headquarters at 14:15 and the substantial discussions started at 14:50. During this period, I provided complete clarifications regarding my actions and expenses during my mandate as a women’s minister.
“I congratulate the EFCC for their professionalism and hospitality and I appreciate the opportunity to face the issues that recently circulated in the media.
“I extend my sincere gratitude to the President Aswaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the privilege of serving my country and having a positive impact on the life of many. I also express my appreciation to Senator First Lady Olrelmi Tinubu for his firm support for myself and the Nigerian women.
“I am fully busy collaborating with the EFCC and I will be available for further investigations. It is the duty of every government official to be transparent and responsible for their time in office.
“During my mandate, my team and I carried out our duties diligently, using the resources available effectively and even integrating with personal funds, demonstrating our dedication to the success of the renewed agenda of hope for Nigerian women and children.
“I assure you that the facts and information will ultimately demonstrate the integrity of my actions”
While he kept strong as Minister of Female Affairs, Ohanenye recorded a rare company regarding his performance
He explicitly understood that the public service is to add value to the company.
Ohanenye had profoundly an in -depth perception of the purpose of the government, in particular chapter II of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) which outlines the “fundamental objectives and the principles of the state policy directive” despite the fact that the chapter is currently not provided is not fair. Section 14 (2) Supra thus provides; “It is consequently said it; (b) The security and well -being of the people must be the main purpose of the government “.
It would have remembered that Ohanenye was among the five ministers raised by their functions after the meeting of the Executive Council of the 19th Federal held at the State House in October 2024.
In his place, President Bola Tinubu has renounced the former Minister of State for Police Affairs, IMAAN SULEIMAN-IBRAHIM, as the new Minister of Female Affairs.
■ Oghene, a famous journalist, writes from Lagos.
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