The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has invited the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, over the allegation that his firm – New Planet Projects, – was involved in a now controversial N438m contract with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
It was learnt on Monday, January 15, that the invitation extended to the minister was in furtherance of an ongoing investigation on the issue by the CCB on the grounds that Tunji-Ojo might have violated the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.
The invitation requested the minister to among others, appear before its investigating committee on January 16, 2024, at the CCB headquarters within the Federal Secretariat Complex, Abuja.
The invitation letter was signed on behalf of the CCB chairman, Muritala Aliyu by the Director of Investigation and Monitoring, Gwimi S.P.
The CCB said it was acting with its mandate and powers as provided in the Third Schedule, Part 1, 3 (e) of the 1999 Constitution
The invitation letter reads: “The bureau is investigating a case of alleged breach of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers in which your name featured prominently. Consequently, you are invited for an interview scheduled as follows:
“Date: Tuesday, 16th January, 2024. Time: 1100hrs prompt. Venue: CCB Headquarters on 5th Floor, Annex III, Phase I, Federal Secretariat Complex, Abuja.
“This invitation is pursuant to the mandate and powers of the Bureau as enshrined in the Third Schedule, Part I, Paragraph 3 (e) to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended. Please be properly guided.”
An official of the CCB, who confirmed the development said the minister was expected to interact with the agency’s investigators on Tuesday to assist in ascertaining whether or not he acted in breach of the relevant rules.
