Abuja – Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, is currently under interrogation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of financial mismanagement, procurement law violations, and the misappropriation of N138,413,253.89 in public funds.
The funds in question were allocated in the 2023 budget for projects under the ministry but were allegedly diverted for unauthorized personal use, including the P-BAT Cares for Women Initiative.
EFCC Interrogation Underway
A credible source revealed to Vanguard that Ohanenye arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja at approximately 11:00 AM on Thursday and has been under questioning since then.
“Investigators are probing Uju Kennedy Ohanenye concerning her alleged involvement in the diversion of N138 million originally designated for women-focused programs in the 2023 Ministry budget,” the source stated.
Allegations of Procurement Violations
Preliminary investigations indicate that a substantial portion of the funds intended for women empowerment initiatives were diverted for personal enrichment, breaching financial regulations and due process in the ministry’s expenditure.
Additionally, the former minister is being scrutinized for violations of procurement policies and unauthorized spending of public funds.
As of the latest update, Ohanenye remains in EFCC custody while further inquiries continue.
For more updates on this developing investigation, visit Vanguard or follow EFCC’s Official Website for authoritative reports.
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