Lawyer advises Tinubu on ex-minister's forgery case

Lawyer Liborous Oshoma has advised President Bola Tinubu to scrutinize the actions of former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, following his arrest over alleged certificate forgery. Oshoma commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for arresting Nnaji and handing him over to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

Oshoma highlighted that an investigation, initially prompted by allegations reported by Premium Times, led to the discovery that Nnaji's university and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificates were forged. A panel set up by the Minister of Education reportedly found that the former minister's certificates were not only forged but that he had also served in the NYSC before allegedly graduating.

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The question now is that there were certain actions that he took in office, that federal government also needs to look at.

"The question now is that there were certain actions that he took in office, that federal government also needs to look at," Oshoma stated, suggesting that Nnaji's tenure as minister should be investigated. He argued that using forged certificates to obtain government appointments and draw salaries constitutes impersonation. Oshoma believes Nnaji should return all salaries earned during his time in office.

While acknowledging that political factors might be at play, Oshoma stressed that the core issue revolves around alleged illegality concerning Nnaji's academic records. He invoked the principle that "he who comes to equity must come with clean hands," implying that Nnaji's alleged misconduct disqualifies him from certain considerations.

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he who comes to equity must come with clean hands.