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A federal high court in Abuja has declined a request seeking to compel the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to disclose details of the discharge certificate of Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior.

In a ruling delivered on Friday, Joyce Abdulmalik, the presiding judge, held that the ex parte application did not meet the requirements of the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act.

The application was filed by Emorioloye Owolemi, an activist, through his counsel, Philemon Yakubu.

Brought pursuant to order 34 of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2019 and sections 1, 20 and 21 of the FOI Act 2011, the motion sought the court’s leave to inquire into the legality of the minister’s NYSC discharge certificate.

Owolemi specifically asked the court for an order of mandamus directing the NYSC management to release information contained in a letter dated November 17, 2025, regarding the minister’s discharge certificate.

The applicant also asked the court to compel the scheme to provide monthly clearance records from the location where Tunji-Ojo reportedly served prior to his alleged abscondment, as well as bank account details and financial information submitted during his 2006 NYSC registration.

He further sought all monthly allowance payment logs, including dates, amounts, bank schedules and the accounts to which payments were made, alongside official documentation showing the date, nature and status of the minister’s alleged abscondment.

Other documents requested included internal memos, queries, disciplinary reports or correspondence relating to the alleged abscondment, in addition to registration, posting, deployment and service records tied to the minister’s 2006 service year.

However, the judge held that the applicant did not demonstrate that he was acting in the public interest, as required under the FOI Act, and consequently declined the request.

Speaking to journalists after the ruling, Yakubu said he would consult with his client on the next line of action.

He added that his client’s objective is to promote transparency, accountability and probity among public office holders in the country.

Endinjustice:
The people that want to fix Nigeria. They can only fool themselves and their gullible followers.

Daguccizgreat:
70% of Tinubu Cabinet members forged their certificates. Like master like his appointees

Klington:
Because they know he doesn't have just like tinubu doesn't have certificates. Govt of bare minimums and mediocres.

Eleph:
A case of touch not my anointed!
Once you belong to the political party all your sins are forgiven!

Eleph:
A case of touch not my anointed!
Once you belong to the political party all your sins are forgiven!

nenergy:
How can you be sane and still support this fraudulent government? Imagine a court aiding the suppression of truth and justice?


Shame!!!

bcomputer101:
Can you imagine
The Nigeria Judiciary is becoming a joke

How will a court dismisses an application seeking clarification of an allegedly falsification of certificate?

Escobar and his groomsmen in corridor of power.
IS THIS HOW WE WILL CONTINUE AS A COUNTRY?

Juliette5803:
The problem with Nigerians is the high hopes they have in this country....it's better we realize that the country is gone

Afolabimills:
One of the problem of this country are some of the pained loosers of d past elections and corrupt immigration officers.

That minister walked into one of the office met them maltreating the public blasted those officers publicly stopped delay in issuing of passport etc imagine some gullible Nigerians insulting president tinubu and the country hmmmmm Nigeria 🇳🇬 it is well with us

anonimi:
Oga Afolabi, you should please Off your Mic 🎤 and stop embarrassing yourself with this lame excuse of a distraction.

Why is your scandal prone dishonourable minister unable and unwilling to prove his innocence in court

Simple as APC, which Oshiomhole said is Assemly of Past Criminals.

bcomputer101:
Can you imagine
The Nigeria Judiciary is becoming a joke

How will a court dismisses an application seeking clarification of an allegedly falsification of certificate?

Escobar and his groomsmen in corridor of power.
IS THIS HOW WE WILL CONTINUE AS A COUNTRY?

bcomputer101:
Can you imagine
The Nigeria Judiciary is becoming a joke

How will a court dismisses an application seeking clarification of an allegedly falsification of certificate?

Escobar and his groomsmen in corridor of power.
IS THIS HOW WE WILL CONTINUE AS A COUNTRY?