EFCC Interrogates Former Minister Uju Kennedy Over Alleged N138m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently questioning Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, former Minister for Women Affairs, over allegations of financial mismanagement, procurement violations, and the diversion of N138,413,253.89 in public funds.

The funds, allocated for the 2023 budget of the Ministry of Women Affairs, were reportedly diverted for personal use, including money earmarked for the P-BAT Cares for Women Initiative.

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The MAtrix gathered that Ohanenye arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja at approximately 11:00 AM on Thursday, where she has been under interrogation since then.

The former minister is also facing scrutiny over other alleged fraudulent activities, including violations of procurement regulations and unauthorized expenditure of public funds.