Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has announced his resignation from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, describing it as a “principled decision” aimed at preserving the integrity of ongoing judicial proceedings.
In a statement issued on Tuesday on X, Nnaji said his decision followed “deep reflection and consultations with family, associates, and well-meaning Nigerians,” noting that he had tendered his resignation to President Tinubu earlier in the day.
According to him, “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.”
He said the allegations had not only caused him “personal distress” but also risked distracting from “the vital work of the Ministry and the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President.”
Nnaji stressed that his resignation was an act of principle and not a concession to any wrongdoing.
“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,” he added.
The former minister expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve, saying he remained committed to supporting the administration’s vision for a “renewed, innovative, and technologically driven Nigeria.”
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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