CCB Summons Tinubu Minister Over Alleged N438m Contract Scam
The Code of Conduct Bureau has summoned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in connection with his company’s alleged involvement in a N438 million contract scam uncovered within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Excel Magazine International reports.
Initiating an investigation into the suspected breach of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers by the Minister, the CCB disclosed that New Planet Projects, reportedly owned by the Minister, allegedly benefited from the said contract irregularity.
According to a report by The Punch on Monday, the embattled minister is expected to appear before the CCB on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the CCB Headquarters, Federal Secretariat Complex, Abuja.
The letter, signed by Gwimi S.P, the CCB Director, Investigation and Monitoring, on behalf of CCB Chairman Murtala Aliyu, emphasized that the bureau’s invitation is based on its constitutional mandate and powers as outlined in the Third Schedule, Part 1, 3 (e) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.
The invitation letter to the Minister stated, “The bureau is investigating a case of alleged breach of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers in which your name featured prominently. Consequently, you are invited for an interview scheduled as follows:
“Date: Tuesday, 16th January, 2024. Time: 1100hrs prompt. Venue: CCB Headquarters on 5th Floor, Annex III, Phase I, Federal Secretariat Complex, Abuja.
“This invitation is pursuant to the mandate and powers of the Bureau as enshrined in the Third Schedule, Part I, Paragraph 3 (e) to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended. Please be properly guided.”
