Allow DSS Probe Tunji-Ojo, Ijele Tells Tinubu

A civil society group has urged President Bola Tinubu to authorize a thorough investigation by the Department of State Services into the alleged NYSC certificate scandal involving the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Isaiah Ijele, the Convener of the League for Good Governance, made this call during a recent television interview.

The minister is currently facing serious allegations of forging his National Youth Service Corps discharge certificate. This development has sparked significant public concern and calls for accountability.

**A Call for Equal Application of the Law**

Ijele emphasized the need for consistent application of the rule of law. He recalled that similar allegations of certificate forgery led to the resignation of a former Minister of Finance and, more recently, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation. He stated that Tunji-Ojo’s case should not be an exception, irrespective of his performance in office.

The integrity of the current administration, according to Ijele, will be heavily influenced by its handling of this NYSC certificate scandal. He warned that failing to probe the minister would set a dangerous precedent.

As detailed in the complete version, there are several key factors to consider.

**Upholding Integrity and the Rule of Law**

The group insists that a comprehensive investigation is crucial to maintaining public trust. Allowing the DSS to look into the NYSC certificate scandal is seen as a necessary step to ensure transparency. The outcome of this case is viewed as a litmus test for the government’s commitment to fighting corruption.

Ijele concluded that bypassing a formal probe into the alleged NYSC certificate forgery would undermine the rule of law in Nigeria. The public awaits the government’s response to these serious claims surrounding the NYSC certificate.