ICPC Pursues Uche Nnaji Over Alleged Certificate Forgery

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched a manhunt for Uche Nnaji, the former Minister of Science and Technology, due to allegations of certificate forgery. Reports indicate that Nnaji has not honored several invitations to provide information related to an ongoing investigation into his academic records.

The ICPC has attempted to contact him through various channels, including telephone calls, emails, and WhatsApp messages, but he has not responded. The investigation stems from allegations that Nnaji submitted a forged degree and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate during a ministerial screening process in 2023.

The ICPC is seeking information from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) as part of its inquiry. Nnaji's political ambitions ahead of the 2027 governorship elections in Enugu State have also been noted, as he is reportedly affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC) faction and the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

He has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja to prevent the release of his academic records, although he has admitted to not graduating from the institution.