The former Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Mr. Uche Nnaji, has revealed that he resigned to preserve the integrity of the judicial proceedings before the court, and not as an admission of guilt.
In a statement issued by Nnaji, he confirmed that he tendered his resignation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after deep reflection and consultations with his family, associates, and well-meaning Nigerians.
“This decision did not come lightly. Over the past week, an orchestrated sustained campaign of falsehood, politically motivated, and malicious attacks have been waged against my person, integrity, and office across print, electronic, and social media platforms.
“These unfounded allegations and media distortions have not only caused personal distress but have also begun to distract from the vital work of the Ministry and the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President,” he said.
Nnaji continued: “As someone who has spent more than five decades building a reputation anchored on hard work, honour, and service to humanity, I cannot in good conscience allow these distractions to cast a shadow over the noble objectives of this administration.
“My decision to step aside is therefore a personal choice — not an admission of guilt, but rather a principled decision to respect the sanctity of due process and to preserve the integrity of the judicial proceedings currently before the court.”
The former Minister expressed confidence that, in the end, justice will prevail, and history will vindicate the just.
He thanked President Tinubu for the confidence reposed in him and for the privilege of serving in his cabinet.
He further stated that the President’s vision for a renewed, innovative, and technologically driven Nigeria is one he will continue to support, pledging his unflinching commitment to the administration and its transformative goals.
