The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is interrogating former Minister for Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, over allegations of misappropriation, procurement violations and the diversion of public funds totaling N138,413,253.89.
The funds, allocated for the ministry’s 2023 budget, were reportedly diverted for personal use, including money meant for the P-BAT Cares for Women Initiative.
According to sources, Kennedy-Ohanenye arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 11:00 AM on Thursday and has been undergoing questioning.
“Operatives are questioning Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye regarding her alleged involvement in the misappropriation and diversion of N138 million from the 2023 ministry budget,” a source disclosed to Vanguard.
“The investigations reveal that funds meant for women-focused projects were diverted for personal enrichment, and there were clear breaches of due process in the ministry’s budget disbursement,” the source added.
The former minister is also being probed for other fraudulent activities, including procurement violations and the unauthorised use of public funds.
It will be recalled that she was among the ministers President Bola Tinubu relieved of their duties in October 2024.
Uju Kennedy Ohanenye was appointed Minister of Women Affairs by Tinubu on 21 August 2023.
