Document Confirms Ex-Minister Nnaji Ignored ICPC Invitations Over Forgery Claims

Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Uche Nnaji allegedly disregarded several invitations from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) as investigations into his alleged certificate forgery continue. The ICPC's probe follows a PREMIUM TIMES report from October detailing accusations that Nnaji forged his university and National Youth Service Corps certificates.

Despite the ICPC's ongoing investigation, Nnaji, also known as Nwakaibeya, publicly denied being sought by the agency. Speaking to reporters in Enugu in early June, he claimed the accusations were lies sponsored by the Enugu State Government. "Is it not me here? Where is the ICPC?" he questioned, suggesting the reports of a manhunt were false.

However, documentary evidence obtained by PREMIUM TIMES contradicts Nnaji's claims. An invitation letter dated May 15, signed by ICPC Head of Chairman’s Special Task Force Usman Ahmed, requested Nnaji to report for an interview. The letter cited an alleged violation of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission Act 2000, in which Nnaji's name "featured prominently."

This evidence surfaces after PREMIUM TIMES reported in mid-June that a federal high court in Abuja had ordered the ICPC to arrest Nnaji due to his repeated failure to honor the agency's invitations. The ICPC's investigation into the forgery scandal is ongoing.

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I have never seen a government in my life that everything is based on lies like the present government in Enugu State. They are either saying Nwakaibie has a certificate problem or they say the ICPC (has launched a manhunt for me.) Is it not me here? Where is the ICPC?