Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, former minister of women affairs, says
she honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
(EFCC) to provide clarifications on expenditure during her stint in office.
On Thursday, Kennedy-Ohanenye was interrogated by the
anti-graft agency over allegations bordering on N138 million fraud.
In a series of posts via X on Friday, the former minister
said she arrived the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Thursday around 2:15pm and
left by 6:50pm.
Kennedy-Ohanenye said she provided “comprehensive
clarifications” on her actions during her tenure.
She commended the EFCC for its “professionalism”, adding
that she is available for further inquiries.
The barrister added that as minister, she used available
resources prudently and even supplemented with her personal funds.
“I arrived at the EFCC headquarters at 2:15pm, and the
substantive discussions commenced at 2:50pm,” she wrote on X.
“During this time, I provided comprehensive clarifications
regarding my actions as the minister of women affairs. I rounded up by 6:50pm
and left thereafter.
“I commend the EFCC for their professionalism and
hospitality, and I appreciate the opportunity to address the matters that have
recently been circulating in the media.
“I remain fully committed to cooperating with the EFCC and
will be available for any further inquiries. It is the duty of every government
official to be transparent and accountable for their time in office.
“During my tenure, my team and I executed our duties
diligently, utilizing available resources effectively, and even supplementing
with personal funds, demonstrating our dedication to the success of the Renewed
Hope Agenda for Nigerian women and children.”
Kennedy-Ohanenye was among the five ministers sacked by
President Bola Tinubu in October 2024.H
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