Women Affairs Minister Denies Funds Misappropriation Claims, Calls Accusations “False And Misleading”
Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has denied allegations of misappropriation of funds made by Kafilat Ogbara, chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development.
The allegations were made during a programme hosted by Arise TV, where Ogbara claimed the minister had been petitioned and invited by the committee to explain the alleged misappropriation of funds in the ministry.
Musa Abdulrahaman, her media aide, denied the allegations in a statement, entitled: “Re: Allegations against Uju Kennedy, false, inaccurate and misleading.”
He categorically denied the allegations, describing them as false, misleading, and an attempt to discredit the minister, adding that the committee on Women Affairs has not communicated with the ministry regarding any petition or invitation for explanation.
Abdulrahaman said the Minister of Women Affairs has been praised for her significant impact on the lives of women and children across the nation, particularly in areas of empowerment, girls’ child education, and the fight against sexual and gender violence.
According to him, her commitment to transparency and accountability has been highlighted, with the office stating that she operates an open door policy and is accessible to all.
The media aide called on Ogbara and her committee to focus on delivering the dividends of democracy in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, rather than being distracted by false allegations.
