x

JUST IN: Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo Declines CCB Invitation Amidst Allegations

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has opted to forgo an invitation from the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) regarding an ongoing inquiry into an alleged breach of the Code of Conduct for public officers.

During the scheduled meeting at the CCB headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, the minister did not appear, citing a national assignment. Veronica Kato, the CCB spokesperson, confirmed the development, stating that the interrogation would be rescheduled for a later date.

Kato said, “Yes, the minister’s interrogation has been rescheduled. He wrote, asking that it be rescheduled because he has a national assignment, so it has been rescheduled for a later date.”

The CCB had summoned Tunji-Ojo to address the involvement of his company, New Planet Projects, in a ₦438 million contract with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.

Interest groups, including the Coalition of Civil Rights Organisations and Elite Africa, have defended the minister, labeling the allegations as a media trial and politically motivated. They argue that the accusations aim to undermine Tunji-Ojo’s accomplishments and President Bola Tinubu’s achievements.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

10th NASS Constitution Review: Banana peels to watch 

By Patrick Wemambu From the nooks and crannies of Nigeria,...

Bandits Ambush Police Near Nasarawa-Benue Border, Kill Civilian, Injure Officer

Suspected bandits have ambushed a police patrol team near...

10th NASS Constitution Review: Banana peels to watch 

By Patrick Wemambu From the nooks and crannies of Nigeria,...

ADC Denies Coup Allegation, Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Process

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed claims that...

2027 Presidency: I Won’t Back Any Northern Candidate – Ortom Declares

Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has said he...

Dangote: NNPC Refineries May Never Work Again Despite $18bn Spent

President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has cast...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img