Court Grants Passport Release to Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji
On September 22, 2026, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the release of the International Passport of Uche Nnaji, the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology. This decision followed a motion filed by Nnaji's legal representative, Ogwu Onoja, SAN, requesting the passport's release for medical travel.
Nnaji is currently facing a six-count charge from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), which includes allegations of certificate forgery, false information, and corruption. The ICPC claims that between August 2023 and October 2025, while serving as minister, Nnaji unlawfully received N29,578,466.67 as salary and allowances, which they describe as proceeds of unlawful acts under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Nnaji has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The next court session is scheduled for October 26.
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