The youthful Ministers appointed by President Bola Tinubu may not be the answer to the nation’s challenges if the corruption allegations made against them were proven to be true.
This argument is cropping up following the allegations of corruption against the youthful Ministers.
President Bola Tinubu had invited the Interior Minister, Tunji-Ojo, for an urgent meeting at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja amidst a raging controversy surrounding a consultancy contract worth N438 million awarded to New Planet Project Limited by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs for the National Social Register.
Minister Tunji-Ojo allegedly admitted to founding New Planet Project Ltd and being a shareholder in the company. He however denies having a role in running of the company at the moment.
Critics allege conflict of interest and possible abuse of office in the contract award as Tunji-Ojo’s ties to the beneficiary company came to light.
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs awarded multiple contracts worth N3 billion in total for the social welfare program, leading to graft allegations and the suspension of the Minister, Betta Edu, pending investigations.
President Tinubu has reacted swiftly to the snowballing situation by calling in Tunji-Ojo to possibly explain himself with regards to the role of his company and establish his non-involvement.
The question many ask, include, are the youths ready and justified in their demand for inclusion in politics?
