The Federal High Court in Abuja has given approval for an activist, Emorioloye Owolemi, to look into the academic records of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
Justice Binta Nyako granted the request after considering an ex parte application filed before her by Owolemi.
The activist had asked the court to allow him to verify the authenticity of the Secondary School Certificate said to have been issued to the minister by the West African Examinations Council.
Owolemi based his request on claims of inconsistencies in the minister’s academic history.
He told the court that he needed access to relevant documents in order to confirm the details surrounding the certificate.
While that application was approved, a separate request by the same activist was turned down by another judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik declined to grant an order that would have allowed Owolemi to investigate the discharge certificate said to have been issued to the minister by the National Youth Service Corps.
The request, presented by Owolemi’s lawyer, Philemon Yakubu, SAN, was filed under Order 34 of the Federal High Court Civil Rules 2019 and Sections 1, 20 and 21 of the Freedom of Information Act.
The activist had sought an order compelling the NYSC to release information he requested in a letter dated November 17, 2025.
He asked for records connected to the minister’s 2006 service year, including monthly clearance details, information about where he served before an alleged abscondment, and financial records submitted during that period.
The request also covered payment logs for monthly allowances, with details such as dates, amounts and the accounts used for payment.
In addition, Owolemi sought official documents showing the date and status of the alleged abscondment, along with any internal memos, queries, disciplinary actions or correspondence related to the matter.
He also requested access to registration, posting, deployment and other service records linked to the minister’s NYSC year.
After listening to arguments on the application, Justice Abdulmalik ruled that the activist did not meet the legal requirement needed to compel the NYSC to release the information.
The court held that he failed to show that the request was made in the public interest, which is necessary under the law.
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