Posted 1/16/2024, 1:39:47 PM
Minister Fails to Appear at Interrogation Over ₦438 Million Contract Controversy
- Minister of Interior, Tunji-Ojo, did not show up for a scheduled interrogation with the Code of Conduct Bureau regarding an investigation into alleged misconduct.
- The investigation involves Tunji-Ojo's company receiving a 438 million naira contract from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
- The CCB rescheduled Tunji-Ojo's interrogation for a later unspecified date per his request citing a national assignment conflict.
- Some interest groups defended Tunji-Ojo against the allegations and accused opponents of trying to tarnish his image due to his anti-corruption stance.
- The South West Integrity Group called for Tunji-Ojo's resignation over the contract award controversy at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs.