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Peter Obi Reacts As Nnaji Quits Amid Certificate Scandal: ‘Nigeria Needs Men Of Honour
Peter Obi Commends Nnaji’s Resignation, Calls for Nationwide Certificate Verification Ahead of 2027 Elections....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has hailed the resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, describing it as a “decent and honourable” decision.
Nnaji stepped down from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet following controversy over discrepancies in his academic certificates.
In a statement released via his official handle on Thursday, Obi said Nnaji’s action underscores the importance of integrity in public office and urged Nigeria’s electoral and oversight institutions to ensure that all political candidates undergo thorough certificate verification before the 2027 general elections.
Obi stressed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and relevant agencies must authenticate the academic and professional credentials of every candidate — from the presidency to local government councillors — to prevent unqualified individuals from occupying positions of authority.
He said:
“It is commendable that the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Mr. Uche Nnaji, has resigned following the controversy surrounding discrepancies in his academic certificates. That is a decent and honourable step.
“We recall that during President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, the then Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, also resigned after issues arose concerning her NYSC certificate. These cases remind us that such matters are not trivial — they constitute serious criminal offences.”
The former governor called for an urgent national framework for verifying the qualifications and backgrounds of all public officeholders, citing Ghana as an example of a country that thoroughly cross-checks candidates’ credentials before elections.
“It is unfortunate that our electoral body performs little or no due diligence in confirming certificates submitted by candidates. Continuous discrepancies, false declarations, and forged credentials undermine the credibility of our democracy,” Obi added.
He urged INEC to begin immediate verification of past and present candidates’ certificates, ensuring transparency and public accessibility of all submitted academic records.
“Every aspiring and incumbent public officer should submit their certificates — from primary school to university — for verification and public record. If we truly desire a free, fair, and credible 2027 election, the process of integrity must begin now,” he stated.
Obi concluded by emphasizing that Nigeria must build a leadership culture founded on truth, transparency, and accountability, saying:
“Only then can we create a nation where public service is built on honour, not deceit. We must get it right.”
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