The former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has asserted that she accepted the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to explain how expenditures were spent during her time in office.
The anti-graft agency questioned Kennedy-Ohanenye on Thursday on claims of a N138 million scam.
In a series of posts via X on Friday, the former minister said she arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Thursday around 2:15 pm and left by 6:50 pm.
She gave “comprehensive clarifications” on her conduct throughout her term, according to Kennedy-Ohanenye.
She said she is available for more inquiries and commended the EFCC for their “professionalism.”
The barrister added that as minister, she used available resources prudently and even supplemented them with her funds.
“I arrived at the EFCC headquarters at 2:15 pm, and the substantive discussions commenced at 2:50 pm,” she wrote on X.
“During this time, I provided comprehensive clarifications regarding my actions as the minister of women affairs. I rounded up by 6:50 pm and left thereafter.
“I commend the EFCC for their professionalism and hospitality, and I appreciate the opportunity to address the matters that have recently been circulating in the media.
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“I remain fully committed to cooperating with the EFCC and will be available for any further inquiries. It is the duty of every government official to be transparent and accountable for their time in office.
“During my tenure, my team and I executed our duties diligently, utilizing available resources effectively, and even supplementing with personal funds, demonstrating our dedication to the success of the Renewed Hope Agenda for Nigerian women and children.”
Kennedy-Ohanenye was among the five ministers fired by President Bola Tinubu in October 2024 was
