A police investigation has confirmed the authenticity of the National Youth Service Corps certificate issued to Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, dismissing claims that the document was forged.
According to a report from the Nigeria Police Force monitoring unit, investigators found no evidence of forgery, falsification, or unlawful issuance of the certificate after verifying it with the National Youth Service Corps headquarters.
The probe followed a petition submitted in January to the Inspector-General of Police by the Igbega Foundation, a civil society group based in Ondo State. The organisation had alleged irregularities in the minister’s NYSC service record and questioned the legitimacy of the certificate issued in his name.
During the investigation, police obtained statements from the petitioners and requested a response from Tunji-Ojo. The minister denied the allegations and submitted documents, including court records and other materials relating to his national service history.
The NYSC later confirmed to investigators that the certificate referenced in the petition was valid and part of its official records.
Police findings indicated that Tunji-Ojo was initially mobilised for national service in 2006 but did not complete the programme at the time due to verified medical reasons. He was later remobilised in 2019 under NYSC regulations, completed the service requirements, and was subsequently issued the certificate.
The report concluded that no evidence of forgery, alteration, or falsification was established, noting that questions regarding the timing of the minister’s service were administrative matters within the NYSC’s jurisdiction.
Meanwhile, authorities have detained a man accused of making social media posts questioning the minister’s academic credentials.
The suspect, Emorioloye Owolemi, is facing charges of cyberstalking and harassment under Nigeria’s cybercrime law over Facebook posts published in December 2025.
The case is currently before the Federal High Court in Akure, Ondo State.
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