Former Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun said she has been vindicated after a traumatic spell.
Gatekeepers News reports that the former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun said the judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has vindicated her after a very traumatic spell.
Adeosun resigned from office in 2018 after several allegations in respect to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The Former Minister in a statement she signed on Wednesday, said her lawyers have informed her of the judgement of the court:
“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. More importantly, he also ruled that I was not eligible to perform NYSC by virtue of the constitution.”
According to her, “this is the position I have always maintained and am happy for this official clarification.”
Adeosun added that the victory was not only a personal victory but “for many Nigerians in the Diaspora under similar conditions who are desirous to serve their country.”
She, therefore, appreciated “God, my family, friends, my counsel, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) and numerous well-wishers for their love, care and concern throughout this difficult period, which has lasted 3 whole years.”
Adeosun noted that she will not hesitate to take further necessary steps within the law to protect her reputation at the appropriate time.
