Tinubu Summons Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo over Contract Award from Betta Edu
- The minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has been summoned to the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Tuesday, January 9
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave the order following the award of a contract by the suspended minister, Betta Edu to a company Tunji-Ojo has a connection with
- Tunji-Ojo has earlier addressed the issued, stating that he resigned as the company's director after his election in 2019.
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FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has summoned the minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo to the Presidential Villa over a financial scandal rocking the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs.
As reported by The Nation, Tunji-Ojo was summoned following the award of a consultancy contract to the tune of N438 million to New Planet Projects Ltd, a company he is a beneficial owner.
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Tinubu's Interior Minister Opens Up on Getting Contract from Betta Edu
Legit.ng earlier reported that Tunji-Ojo responded to the allegation that his company, New Planet Project Limited, was awarded a N438.1 million contract by the suspended minister, Betta Edu.
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In an interview on Channels Television on Monday, January 8, the minister said he founded the company about 15 years ago but resigned as its director after his election in 2019.
During the programme, the minister presented a CAC document indicating his resignation as a New Planet Project Limited director five years ago.
Tinubu suspends minister Betta Edu over N585.2m scandal
Legit.ng also reported that President Tinubu, on Monday, January 8, announced the suspension of Betta Edu as a minister in his cabinet.
The presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale said the development was "in line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians".
Edu's suspension came a day after Tinubu ordered a thorough probe of her ministry over the payment of N585.2 million of government funds into a private bank account of an official.
Suspended Minister Betta Edu, Arrives EFCC Headquarters
The suspended minister, Betta Edu arrived at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja.
The anti-graft agency confirms the presence of Edu at its office, stating that interrogation has commenced.
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