Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the immediate past Minister for Women Affairs, has said that she used personal funds during her tenure in office.
Uju-Ohanenye made this disclosure after her visit to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday.
The former minister is reportedly being grilled for an alleged diversion of N138 million during her tenure.
In a statement on Friday, Uju-Kennedy who gave an update on her visit to the EFCC, said she cooperated with the inquiry, providing comprehensive clarifications on their actions and expenditures.
According to her, every government official has a duty to be transparent and accountable for their time in office.
While lauding the EFCC for professionalism and hospitality, she acknowledged the importance of accountability in ensuring transparency in government.
“As a former public servant, I acknowledge that inquiries regarding past official activities are a standard part of ensuring accountability. In this spirit, I willingly honoured the invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on March 6, 2025.
“Concerning allegations of a 138 million Naira diversion. I arrived at the EFCC headquarters at 2:15 PM, and the substantive discussions commenced at 2:50 PM. During this time, I provided comprehensive clarifications regarding my actions and expenditures throughout my tenure as the Minister of Women Affairs,” she said.
Recall that she was sacked by President Bola Tinubu during a cabinet reshuffle in October 2024.
