The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, has said his resignation from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet was not an admission of guilt but a personal decision made in good conscience.
Nnaji, who was appointed in August 2023, announced his resignation in a letter addressed to President Tinubu on Tuesday, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation.
In a statement personally signed and issued in Abuja, the former minister said his decision to step aside was borne out of principle and respect for due process, especially in light of the allegations surrounding his academic credentials.
Nnaji, who had faced public scrutiny following allegations of certificate forgery, described the accusations as politically motivated and malicious.
He lamented what he called “an orchestrated and sustained campaign of falsehood” against him across various media platforms, which, he said, had caused him personal distress and diverted attention from his official duties.
According to him, his reputation, built over five decades on hard work, honour and service to humanity, should not be tarnished by baseless claims.
“My decision to step aside is therefore a personal choice, not an admission of guilt. It is a principled decision to respect the sanctity of due process and to preserve the integrity of the judicial proceedings currently before the court,” Nnaji stated.
He expressed confidence that justice would ultimately prevail, adding that he remained committed to the values of integrity and public service.
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