N138m Fraud: Ex-Women Affairs Minister Speaks On EFCC Probe
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has confirmed that she honoured an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to clarify issues relating to her time in office.
Osun Defender recalls that Kennedy-Ohanenye was interrogated by the anti-graft agency on Thursday over allegations linked to the mismanagement of N138 million.
However, in a series of posts on X on Friday, the former minister disclosed that she arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja at 2:15 pm and concluded her discussions with investigators by 6:50 pm.
She stated that during her session with the EFCC, she provided “comprehensive clarifications” regarding her tenure, insisting that she managed public resources prudently and even supplemented government funds with her personal money.
“I arrived at the EFCC headquarters at 2:15 pm, and the substantive discussions commenced at 2:50 pm. During this time, I provided comprehensive clarifications regarding my actions as the Minister of Women Affairs,” she wrote.
“I rounded up by 6:50 pm and left thereafter. I commend the EFCC for their professionalism and hospitality, and I appreciate the opportunity to address the matters that have recently been circulating in the media.”
Kennedy-Ohanenye reassured Nigerians that she remains committed to transparency and accountability, adding that she is available for further inquiries should the need arise.
“I remain fully committed to cooperating with the EFCC and will be available for any further inquiries. It is the duty of every government official to be transparent and accountable for their time in office,” she said.
She maintained that her administration worked diligently to improve the lives of Nigerian women and children under the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current government.
“During my tenure, my team and I executed our duties diligently, utilising available resources effectively, and even supplementing with personal funds, demonstrating our dedication to the success of the Renewed Hope Agenda for Nigerian women and children.”
The former minister’s statement comes amid growing scrutiny over financial mismanagement allegations in government ministries.
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