The Intersociety for Change and Transparency (ICT) has called on President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action against Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, a director with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, over allegations of corruption, forgery, and other crimes.
According to the group, Ogunjimi’s behaviour is a blatant disregard for ethics and the law and he has no place in the civil service.
In a statement signed by Segun Badamosi Thomas, the group highlighted the systemic failures that have enabled Ogunjimi’s misconduct despite his questionable character.
Thomas called for a thorough investigation into Ogunjimi’s activities and disciplinary action to ensure he was held accountable.
Furthermore, they urged that Ogunjimi be prevented from holding any public office in the future, citing his presence in the civil service as a toxic influence that undermines the institution’s integrity.
“We are compelled to bring to the attention of President Bola Tinubu a grave matter of concern regarding the egregious misconduct of Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, a director with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” the statement said.
“Ogunjimi’s reprehensible behaviour, marked by corruption, forgery, and other crimes, is an affront to the values of integrity, transparency, and accountability that the civil service is supposed to uphold.
“Individuals like Ogunjimi, whose actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for ethics and the law, have no place in the civil service. It is unconscionable that someone with such a tainted record has been allowed to occupy a position of trust and responsibility.
“The fact that Ogunjimi has been able to manipulate the system to his advantage, despite his questionable character, is a damning indictment of the systemic failures that have enabled his misconduct.
“We urge President Tinubu to take immediate and decisive action to address this matter. A thorough investigation into Ogunjimi’s activities must be conducted, and disciplinary action must be taken to ensure that he is held accountable for his misconduct.
“Furthermore, we demand that Ogunjimi be prevented from holding any public office in the future, as his presence in the civil service is a toxic influence that undermines the integrity of the institution.
“The Nigerian people deserve better. They deserve a civil service that is characterized by transparency, accountability, and integrity. By taking swift and decisive action against Ogunjimi, President Tinubu can demonstrate his commitment to these values and send a strong message that corruption and misconduct will not be tolerated in the civil service.
“We await the President’s prompt action on this matter. The integrity of the civil service is at stake, and it is imperative that decisive action is taken to address this egregious misconduct.”
