NYSC certificate saga: Court ruling vindicates me. says Ex-Finance Minister, Adeosun

Former Finance Minister, Ms Kemi Adeosun, has declared that the ruling of the Federal High Court, Abuja that she does not need National Youth Services Corps (NYSC) certificate to hold public office, was a vindication for her and other Nigerians in the diaspora. 

In a release, she said, “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. This is the position I have always maintained and am happy for this official clarification.”

“The ruling vindicates me after a very traumatic spell. It is, however, not only a personal victory; it’s also a victory for many Nigerians in the Diaspora under similar conditions who are desirous to serve their country.”

The Abuja Federal High Court cleared former finance minister Ms Kemi Adeosun of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate controversy, which resulted in her resignation in 2018. The judge Taiwo Taiwo, in his ruling on the subpoena with prosecution number: FHC / ABJ / CS / 303/21 made by Wole Olanipekun, SAN, on his behalf, ruled that the NYSC certificate based on the constitution is not a mandatory condition to hold a country political post.
I wish to thank God, my family, friends, my counsel, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) and numerous well-wishers for their

Ms Adeosun noted that at the appropriate time and without hesitation, she will take all further steps necessary within the law to protect her reputation.