Former Minister for Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, who was removed from office by President Bola Tinubu in October 2024 during a cabinet reshuffle has spoken out after being grilled by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of misappropriating ₦138 million during her tenure.
In a statement released on Friday following her EFCC visit on March 6, 2025, Kennedy-Ohanenye affirmed that she fully cooperated with the investigation, offering detailed explanations about her expenditure and actions while in office.
She emphasized her commitment to transparency and accountability, asserting that public officials have a duty to clarify how they use resources entrusted to them.
Kennedy-Ohanenye detailed her experience at the EFCC headquarters, noting that she arrived at 2:15 PM and engaged in substantive discussions by 2:50 PM, which continued until about 6:50 PM.
During the meeting, she addressed the allegations regarding the ₦138 million diversion and provided clarifications on the management of funds during her time as Minister for Women Affairs.
The former minister also expressed gratitude for the professionalism and hospitality shown by the EFCC.
She extended her appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu for their support during her tenure, highlighting that the use of personal funds was part of her commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda for Nigerian women and children.
Kennedy-Ohanenye concluded by reiterating her pledge to remain fully cooperative with any further inquiries, confident that the full disclosure of facts will vindicate her integrity and the diligent work carried out during her period in office.
