Lawyer Advises Tinubu on Nnaji Forgery Allegation, Commends Arrest
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- A Nigerian lawyer has advised President Bola Tinubu regarding the alleged certificate forgery case involving former Minister Uche Nnaji.
- The lawyer, Liborous Oshoma, commented on the arrest of Nnaji by the Department of State Services (DSS) and his subsequent handover to the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission.
- Oshoma commended the DSS for the arrest, suggesting it aligns with due process in handling such allegations.
A Nigerian lawyer has weighed in on the alleged certificate forgery case surrounding former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji. Liborous Oshoma, speaking on Channels TV, advised President Bola Tinubu on the matter and commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for arresting Nnaji.
Oshoma stated that the DSS acted appropriately by arresting Nnaji and handing him over to the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC). He emphasized that the arrest is a step towards due process in addressing the allegations of certificate forgery.
What are your thoughts, legally speaking, about the Department of State Services, DSS, arresting him and handing him over to the Independent Corrupt […]
The lawyer's comments come amid scrutiny of Nnaji's credentials. While the specific details of the forgery allegations were not elaborated upon, Oshoma's intervention highlights the legal and procedural aspects of such cases in Nigeria. His commendation of the DSS suggests a belief in the thoroughness of the investigation and the importance of allowing the relevant authorities to handle the matter.
The DSS arresting him and handing him over to ICPC is the right step.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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