Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has said that he is neither under investigation nor has any court ordered his arrest over alleged certificate forgery.
In a statement on Monday, signed by his spokesperson, Robert Ngwu, the former minister described reports that his arrest has been ordered by a court as false and misleading, alleging that it was part of a campaign to damage his reputation.
Nnaji insisted that he is neither in hiding nor under investigation by any law enforcement agency.
He equally maintained that neither he nor his legal team has received any invitation, summons, warrant or correspondence from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC.
“Our attention has been drawn to yet another publication alleging that a court has ordered the arrest of former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji.
“We wish to state unequivocally that Chief Nnaji is not in hiding and has never evaded any law enforcement agency,” the statement read.
The statement further noted that Nnaji has lived for years at his residences in Asokoro, Abuja, and Independence Layout, Enugu, both of which it said are well known to relevant authorities.
According to the statement, neither Nnaji nor his legal team, led by Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, has received any formal communication from the ICPC regarding the allegations.
It also disclosed that Nnaji is already before the Federal High Court in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1909/2025 – a case he initiated to seek judicial clarification on issues relating to his academic records, including the release of his transcript.
The statement added that the matter is still pending before the court and has not been determined.
Alleged certificate forgery: No court ordered my arrest – Tinubu’s ex-minister, Nnaji
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