The Federal Government has reacted to an alleged report that the minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun failed to undertake the mandatory one year national service after her graduation.
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The senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, said he was yet to be briefed on the forgery allegation.
According to him, “Well, I have not been briefed on this. I haven’t heard of it being spoken. I am completely unaware of anything.â€
Despite the weight of the allegation, the minister has kept quiet, failing to answer calls to her phones or return text messages from news medum.
In another development, Nigeria Police has reacted to the allegation of forgery against the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun.
Reacting to questions by ChannelsTV’ Maupe Ogun-Yusuf on the station’s flagship breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily on Monday, July 9, 2018, Police spokesman, Jimoh Moshood, claimed that he was hearing about the allegations for the first time on the show.
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Moshood said unless there is a complaint filed at the Police station, the Force would not investigate the allegations against Adeosun.
“I am just hearing it (the allegation) from you (Maupe)†Moshood announced. “There is nobody that has made complain in any Police station or Command headquarters all over the country about such. I won’t talk about what I do not know.”
When asked by the presenter if the Police would investigate the matter based on the report by a “reputable online firm”, Moshood said: “There is no provision for private investigation in the country. If you have any complain, go to the nearest Police station or get your evidence across to the Police.â€
Aisha had expressed her takes on the allegations saying it would be a total disappointment if the allegation is confirmed to be true.
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The report NYSC certificate forgery was greeted with outrage on social media with most Nigerians calling for her resignation or sack by President Muhammadu Buhari.
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