Abuja, Nigeria – Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are currently interrogating former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, over allegations of misappropriation, violation of procurement processes, and diversion of public funds amounting to ₦138 million.
A top EFCC source revealed that the former minister arrived at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja around 11 a.m. on Thursday and has since been undergoing questioning by investigators.
According to the source, the alleged fraud involves the 2023 budgeted allocation for the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, which was reportedly misappropriated during its disbursement.
The EFCC is probing how the funds were allocated and utilized, as well as potential breaches in procurement procedures. Investigators are particularly focused on tracing the flow of the funds and identifying any irregularities in the financial transactions.
As of press time, Ohanenye remains in EFCC custody and is still undergoing interrogation. The commission has yet to release an official statement on whether she will be formally charged or granted bail.
This development comes amid the anti-corruption agency’s intensified crackdown on financial misconduct within government ministries and agencies. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
