Niger Delta Rights Advocates (NDRA) have issued a seven-day ultimatum for individuals alleging forgery against Nigeria’s Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo to provide evidence. Failure risks legal action for defamation and extortion.
Okay News reports that NDRA spokesperson Darlington Nwauju addressed media in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, southern Nigeria. He described accusations as malicious and politically motivated.
Nwauju identified Isaiah Davies Ijele from Kogi State as the campaign’s central figure. Ijele allegedly operates multiple unregistered organisations targeting the minister.
Groups listed include Accountability Front for Justice and Good Governance, National Youth Reform Coalition, and Civil Action Network for Transparency. NDRA called them “briefcase organisations” lacking verifiable records.
“He that alleges must show proof,” Nwauju stated.
The ultimatum starts December 25, 2025. NDRA will petition authorities for prosecution if unsubstantiated.
Allegations involve NYSC certificate forgery. NDRA said independent probes, including Premium Times reports via Freedom of Information requests, confirmed Tunji-Ojo’s legitimate remobilisation in 2019.
Administrative lapse omitted the discharge certificate initially. The minister requested it in 2022 and received it in 2023.
NDRA defended Tunji-Ojo’s performance as exceptional. Achievements include over 75,000 paramilitary promotions in two years and 30,000 pensionable jobs.
These contrast past recruitment tragedies. The group praised improved service delivery and welfare.
“This minister has changed that very ugly narrative. We cannot afford to sacrifice one of our best on the altar of sponsored media campaigns,” Nwauju stated.
The demand underscores debates over public official accountability. It highlights risks of unproven allegations in Nigeria’s political landscape.
NDRA’s stance supports the minister amid scrutiny. Legal outcomes depend on evidence presentation.
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