Find out more as Group demand release of former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology

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A coalition of civil society groups alleged that the ICPC is politically targeting former minister Chief Uche Nnaji to derail his 2027 Enugu governorship ambitionThe group claimed Nnaji’s detention over an alleged certificate forgery case is a political witch-hunt and demanded his immediate releaseThe coalition threatened nationwide protests and legal action against the ICPC Chairman if Nnaji is not released

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A coalition of civil society leaders and organisations on Friday accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of allegedly carrying out a politically motivated campaign against former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, describing his arrest and continued detention as a “political witch-hunt” allegedly aimed at frustrating his political aspirations ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Enugu State.

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