Nnaji denies court-ordered arrest over certificate forgery claims

By Chinedu Adonu

Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has dismissed reports alleging that a court ordered his arrest over claims of certificate forgery, describing them as false, misleading, and politically motivated.

Nnaji, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Enugu State in 2027, said the reports were part of a sustained campaign to damage his reputation and political standing.

In a statement issued over the weekend and signed by his spokesperson, Dr. Robert Ngwu, the former minister insisted that he is neither in hiding nor under investigation by any law enforcement agency.

The statement also said that neither Nnaji nor his legal team had received any invitation, summons, warrant, or correspondence from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

It added that claims suggesting he was evading authorities were unfounded, noting that his residences in Abuja and Enugu have been publicly known for decades.

According to the statement, Nnaji’s legal team, led by Chief Wole Olanipekun, has not been contacted by any investigative agency on the matter.

The spokesperson further clarified that Nnaji had voluntarily approached the Federal High Court in Abuja through Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1909/2025, seeking judicial clarification on issues relating to his academic records.

He explained that the suit was initiated by Nnaji himself to secure the release of his transcript and related documents, contrary to suggestions that he was being prosecuted.

The statement said the matter is still pending before the court and has not been determined.

It also described the recent publication as part of a prolonged media narrative targeting the former minister, adding that earlier allegations of an ICPC manhunt were similarly denied.

Reaffirming his position, the statement said Nnaji remains committed to due process, transparency, and the rule of law, insisting that “truth will ultimately prevail over sensational reports.”

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