Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has denied reports claiming he is under investigation or that a court ordered his arrest over alleged certificate forgery.
Nnaji, who is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2027 elections in Enugu State, described the reports as “false and misleading”, alleging that they were part of a campaign to damage his reputation.
In a statement on Monday signed by his spokesperson, Dr. Robert Ngwu, Nnaji insisted that he is neither in hiding nor under investigation by any law enforcement agency.
He also maintained that neither he nor his legal team has received any invitation, summons, warrant, or correspondence from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
“Our attention has been drawn to yet another PREMIUM TIMES publication alleging that a court has ordered the arrest of former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji.
“We wish to state unequivocally that Chief Nnaji is not in hiding and has never evaded any law enforcement agency,” the statement read.
The statement accused the media platform of engaging in what it described as a “media trial” amid growing political interests around his ambitions.
It further noted that Nnaji has lived for years at his residences in Asokoro, Abuja, and Independence Layout, Enugu, both of which it said are well known to relevant authorities.
According to the statement, neither Nnaji nor his legal team, led by Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, has received any formal communication from the ICPC regarding the allegations.
It also disclosed that Nnaji is already before the Federal High Court in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1909/2025, a case he initiated to seek judicial clarification on issues relating to his academic records, including the release of his transcript.
The statement added that the matter is still pending before the court and has not been determined.
It stressed that Nnaji voluntarily approached the judiciary as the claimant, contrary to claims that he was compelled to appear in court.
“Chief Nnaji remains committed to due process, transparency, and the rule of law. He remains confident that facts, not sensational headlines, will ultimately prevail,” the statement added.
