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Geoffrey Nnaji resigns amid forgery controversy
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Nnaji says he was targeted by political blackmailers
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Presidency confirms Tinubu’s acceptance of resignation
Minister Geoffrey Nnaji of the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology has resigned from office following growing allegations of certificate forgery that have trailed his tenure in recent weeks.
In his resignation letter dated Tuesday, Nnaji expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve in the federal cabinet, while describing himself as a “target of blackmail” by political adversaries seeking to damage his reputation.
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His resignation was officially confirmed by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, who stated that President Tinubu had accepted the decision.
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Nnaji’s exit comes amid increasing scrutiny over the authenticity of his academic credentials, which had sparked public outcry and calls for investigation from civil society groups and opposition figures.
With his resignation, Nnaji becomes the latest cabinet member to step down under controversy since the beginning of the Tinubu administration.
