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Geoffrey Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has clarified that his decision to resign from President Bola Tinubu‘s cabinet should not be interpreted as an admission of wrongdoing, but rather a voluntary and personal resolution.
Appointed in August 2023, Nnaji formally tendered his resignation through a letter addressed to the President on Tuesday, in which he also conveyed his gratitude for the chance to serve in the government.
This information was confirmed in an official statement he signed in Abuja.
Despite his recent appointment by President Tinubu’s administration, Nnaji stepped down amid allegations accusing him of certificate forgery, which sparked considerable controversy.
He revealed that over the past week, he has been the target of a deliberate and continuous campaign of misinformation, driven by political motives and spread across various print, broadcast, and digital media outlets.
These baseless claims and media misrepresentations not only caused him significant personal anguish but also hindered his ability to focus on his ministerial duties.
Reflecting on his career, Nnaji emphasized that he has spent fifty years cultivating a reputation grounded in diligence, integrity, and dedication to public service.
He stated that he could not, in good conscience, allow these false narratives to undermine the honorable goals of the current administration.
“Choosing to step down is a matter of principle, aimed at upholding the respect for due process and safeguarding the credibility of the ongoing judicial proceedings,” he explained, stressing that this action is not an acknowledgment of guilt.
Expressing hope for a fair outcome, Nnaji remains confident that justice will ultimately prevail for those who are innocent.