The Digest:
The Presidency has stated it will await a court verdict before taking action on the alleged certificate forgery scandal involving Minister Uche Nnaji, even as the minister publicly defended himself and a court set a November hearing date.
Key Points:
- The Presidency stated it will act on the Nnaji scandal only after a court verdict.
- Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga cited the need to respect the judicial process.
- Minister Nnaji held a press conference, denying forgery and calling the allegations a political attack.
- He demanded that the University of Nigeria release his academic transcript.
- The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 10 for the case hearing.
- The Nigerian Bar Association urged President Tinubu to sack and prosecute the minister.
- The Enugu State Government denied any involvement, telling Nnaji to "carry his cross."
Sources: Leadership
