BREAKING: EFCC Goes After Minister Betta Edu After Suspension by Tinubu, Details Surface
- The EFCC has invited Betta Edu, the suspended minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, to its headquarters over an alleged N585 million scandal
- The invitation came less than an hour after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced Edu’s suspension from his cabinet
- A source disclosed that the anti-graft agency’s chairman, Ola Olukoyede, had earlier recommended the suspension of the minister to Tinubu
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FCT, Abuja - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited Betta Edu, the minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, to its headquarters in Abuja.
The invitation came less than 30 minutes after President Bola Tinubu announced Edu’s immediate suspension from office.
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EFCC recommended Edu's suspension - Source
Daily Trust said an EFCC official confirmed the development. The newspaper quoted its source as saying the anti-graft agency had earlier recommended the immediate suspension of the minister to pave the way for the ongoing investigation that had been ordered by the President.
The source noted that the commission swung into action just after the president ordered a thorough probe of the controversial N585.189 million grant payment.
The EFCC official said:
“Our investigation into the alleged payment won’t be thorough if we didn’t recommend the Minister’s suspension. Her suspension will give us liberty to do our job thoroughly as directed by the President.
“An official invitation by the commission has already been sent to her.
"We expect her to honour the invitation to give proper insight into the issue at hand. So, we expect her to arrive here anytime soon."
Meanwhile, Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson of the EFCC, could not be successfully reached for official comments.
Tinubu suspends Edu
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that President Tinubu announced the suspension of Betta Edu, the minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation.
Tinubu's decision was conveyed in a statement by the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale.
‘We're investigating Betta Edu', Tinubu
Legit.ng also reported that the presidency said that it is investigating Edu.
Edu was alleged to have flouted Nigeria’s Financial Regulations 2009 rules.
Key points from Tinubu's probe directive of Edu
In a report, Legit.ng spotlighted the presidential directive concerning Edu.
Among other promises, Tinubu said findings from the authorities' investigation of Edu will be communicated to the public.
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