Kemi Adeosun, former finance minister, has hailed a court
ruling that she had no obligation to produce a National Youth Service Corps
(NYSC) certificate to hold a public office in Nigeria.
Taiwo Taiwo, a judge at the federal high court in Abuja,
granted a declaration that Adeosun cannot be subjected to any penalty or
forfeiture in relation to her occupation due to the NYSC certificate.
Adeosun had tendered her resignation in 2018 following
allegations that she tendered a forged NYSC certificate as part of her
credentials.
The court, however, was silent on the alleged forged
certificate.
In a statement on Wednesday, the ex-minister said the ruling
is a victory for Nigerians in the Diaspora under similar conditions who desire
to serve the nation.
“My lawyers have informed me of the judgment by the Federal
High Court, Abuja, in the case of Folakemi Adeosun v The Attorney General of
the Federation (FHC/ABJ/CS/303/2021) in which the court, presided over by
Honourable Justice Taiwo Taiwo, ruled that the Constitution does not require me
to present my first-degree certificate or any other certificate, including the
NYSC certificate, to be appointed a Minister,” Adeosun said.
“More importantly, he also ruled that I was not eligible to
perform NYSC by virtue of the constitution. This is the position I have always
maintained, and I am happy for this official clarification.
“The ruling
vindicates me after a very traumatic spell. It is, however, not only a personal
victory; it’s also a victory for many Nigerians in the Diaspora under similar
conditions who are desirous to serve their country.
“I wish to add in light of the court’s ruling, I will at the
appropriate time and without hesitation, take all further steps necessary
within the law to protect my reputation”.
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